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But until now you have not listened. <a href="/nlt/exodus/7.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then announce to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you, “Let my people go, so they can worship me in the wilderness.” Until now, you have refused to listen to him. <a href="/esv/exodus/7.htm">English Standard Version</a> And you shall say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, “Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness.” But so far, you have not obeyed. <a href="/bsb/exodus/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. <a href="/kjv/exodus/7.htm">King James Bible</a> And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear. <a href="/nkjv/exodus/7.htm">New King James Version</a> And you shall say to him, ‘The LORD God of the Hebrews has sent me to you, saying, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me in the wilderness”; but indeed, until now you would not hear! <a href="/nasb_/exodus/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And you shall say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, “Let My people go, so that they may serve Me in the wilderness. But behold, you have not listened up to now.” <a href="/nasb/exodus/7.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220You shall say to him, &#8216The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, &#8220Let My people go, that they may serve Me in the wilderness. But behold, you have not listened until now.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/exodus/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And you will say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me in the wilderness. But behold, you have not listened until now.” <a href="/lsb/exodus/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And you shall say to him, ‘Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you, saying, “Let My people go, that they may serve Me in the wilderness. But behold, you have not listened until now.” <a href="/amp/exodus/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a> You shall say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you, saying, “Let My people go, so that they may serve Me in the wilderness. But behold, you have not listened until now.” <a href="/csb/exodus/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Tell him: The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness. But so far you have not listened. <a href="/hcsb/exodus/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Tell him: Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness, but so far you have not listened. <a href="/asv/exodus/7.htm">American Standard Version</a> And thou shalt say unto him, Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou hast not hearkened. <a href="/cev/exodus/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Tell him, "The LORD God of the Hebrews sent me to order you to release his people, so they can worship him in the desert. But until now, you have paid no attention. <a href="/erv/exodus/7.htm">English Revised Version</a> And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou hast not hearkened. <a href="/gwt/exodus/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Say to him, 'The LORD God of the Hebrews sent me to tell you, "Let my people go to worship me in the desert." So far you have not listened. <a href="/gnt/exodus/7.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then say to the king, 'The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to tell you to let his people go, so that they can worship him in the desert. But until now you have not listened. <a href="/isv/exodus/7.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then say to him, 'The LORD God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you. He says, "Let my people go so they may serve me in the desert, but until now you haven't obeyed."' <a href="/msb/exodus/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then say to him, ?The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. <a href="/net/exodus/7.htm">NET Bible</a> Tell him, 'The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you to say, "Release my people, that they may serve me in the desert!" But until now you have not listened. <a href="/nheb/exodus/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You shall tell him, 'The LORD, God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you, saying, "Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness:" and look, until now you haven't listened. <a href="/wbt/exodus/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And thou shalt say to him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me to thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear. <a href="/web/exodus/7.htm">World English Bible</a> You shall tell him, ‘Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you, saying, “Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness. Behold, until now you haven’t listened.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/exodus/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you have said to him: YHWH, God of the Hebrews, has sent me to you, saying, Send My people away, and they serve Me in the wilderness; and behold, you have not listened until now. <a href="/ylt/exodus/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and thou hast said unto him: Jehovah, God of the Hebrews, hath sent me unto thee, saying, Send My people away, and they serve Me in the wilderness; and lo, thou hast not hearkened hitherto. <a href="/slt/exodus/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And say to him, Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to thee, saying, Send forth my people, and they shall serve me in the desert: and behold, thou didst not hear until now.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/exodus/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou shalt say to him: The Lord God of the Hebrews sent me to thee saying: Let my people go to sacrifice to me in the desert: and hitherto thou wouldst not hear. <a href="/cpdv/exodus/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you will say to him: ‘The Lord God of the Hebrews sent me to you, saying: Release my people in order to sacrifice to me in the desert. And even until the present time, you were not willing to listen. <a href="/nabre/exodus/7.htm">New American Bible</a> Say to him: The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you with the message: Let my people go to serve me in the wilderness. But as yet you have not listened. <a href="/nrsvce/exodus/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, sent me to you to say, “Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the wilderness.” But until now you have not listened.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/exodus/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you shall say to him, The LORD God of the Hebrews has sent me to you, saying, Let my people go that they may serve me in the wilderness; and, behold, hitherto you have not listened. <a href="/hpbt/exodus/7.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And say to him: ‘LORD JEHOVAH, God of the Hebrews, has sent Me to you, and he said: “Send out my people; they will serve me in the wilderness, and behold, until now you have not listened.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/exodus/7.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And thou shalt say unto him: The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, hath sent me unto thee, saying: Let My people go, that they may serve Me in the wilderness; and, behold, hitherto thou hast not hearkened; <a href="/sep/exodus/7.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou shalt say to him, The Lord God of the Hebrews has sent me to thee, saying, Send my people away, that they may serve me in the wilderness, and, behold, hitherto thou hast not hearkened. <a href="/parallel/exodus/7-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1521" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/exodus/7.htm">The First Plague: Blood</a> …15Go to Pharaoh in the morning as you see him walking out to the water. Wait on the bank of the Nile to meet him, and take in your hand the staff that was changed into a snake. 16<a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">Then say</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- To, into, towards. ">to him,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">‘The LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: ’ĕ·lō·hê (N-mpc) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">the God</a> <a href="/hebrew/5680.htm" title="5680: hā·‘iḇ·rîm (Art:: N-proper-mp) -- Perhaps desc. of Eber, also another name for an Isr. Patronymic from Eber; an Eberite or descendant of Eber.">of the Hebrews,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šə·lā·ḥa·nî (V-Qal-Perf-3ms:: 1cs) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">has sent me</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- To, into, towards. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">to tell you:</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·mî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">Let My people</a> <a href="/hebrew/7971.htm" title="7971: šal·laḥ (V-Piel-Imp-ms) -- To send. A primitive root; to send away, for, or out.">go,</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5647.htm" title="5647: wə·ya·‘aḇ·ḏu·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjImperf-3mp:: 1cs) -- To work, serve. A primitive root; to work; by implication, to serve, till, enslave, etc.">so that they may worship Me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4057.htm" title="4057: bam·miḏ·bār (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A pasture, a desert, speech. From dabar in the sense of driving; a pasture; by implication, a desert; also speech.">in the wilderness.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: wə·hin·nêh (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!">But</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">you have not</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šā·ma‘·tā (V-Qal-Perf-2ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listened</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">until</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">now.</a> 17This is what the LORD says: By this you will know that I am the LORD. Behold, with the staff in my hand I will strike the water of the Nile, and it will turn to blood.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Exodus 5:1</a> After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” <a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Exodus 8:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Exodus 9:1</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/10-3.htm">Exodus 10:3</a> So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/3-18.htm">Exodus 3:18</a> The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’ <a href="/exodus/4-22.htm">Exodus 4:22-23</a> Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: ‘Israel is My firstborn son, / and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’” <a href="/exodus/6-10.htm">Exodus 6:10-11</a> So the LORD said to Moses, / “Go and tell Pharaoh king of Egypt to let the Israelites go out of his land.” <a href="/exodus/8-20.htm">Exodus 8:20</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Get up early in the morning, and when Pharaoh goes out to the water, stand before him and tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/9-13.htm">Exodus 9:13</a> Then the LORD said to Moses, “Get up early in the morning, stand before Pharaoh, and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. <a href="/exodus/10-7.htm">Exodus 10:7</a> Pharaoh’s officials asked him, “How long will this man be a snare to us? Let the people go, so that they may worship the LORD their God. Do you not yet realize that Egypt lies in ruins?” <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Exodus 12:31</a> Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. <a href="/exodus/14-17.htm">Exodus 14:17-18</a> And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen. / The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” <a href="/deuteronomy/6-21.htm">Deuteronomy 6:21-23</a> then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. / Before our eyes the LORD inflicted great and devastating signs and wonders on Egypt, on Pharaoh, and on all his household. / But He brought us out from there to lead us in and give us the land that He had sworn to our fathers. <a href="/psalms/105-26.htm">Psalm 105:26-27</a> He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen. / They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. <a href="/jeremiah/32-20.htm">Jeremiah 32:20-21</a> You performed signs and wonders in the land of Egypt, and You do so to this very day, both in Israel and among all mankind. And You have made a name for Yourself, as is the case to this day. / You brought Your people Israel out of the land of Egypt with signs and wonders, with a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and with great terror.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And you shall say to him, The LORD God of the Hebrews has sent me to you, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, till now you would not hear.The Lord<a href="/exodus/3-18.htm">Exodus 3:18</a> And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.<a href="/exodus/5-3.htm">Exodus 5:3</a> And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and sacrifice unto the LORD our God; lest he fall upon us with pestilence, or with the sword.<a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Exodus 9:1,13</a> Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me… let my<a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Exodus 8:1,20</a> And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Let my people go, that they may serve me… <a href="/exodus/13-15.htm">Exodus 13:15</a> And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.<a href="/exodus/14-5.htm">Exodus 14:5</a> And it was told the king of Egypt that the people fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was turned against the people, and they said, Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?serve<a href="/exodus/3-12.htm">Exodus 3:12,18</a> And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain… <a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Exodus 5:1-3</a> And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness… <a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Exodus 9:1</a> Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/5-3.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/exodus/7-13.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/exodus/7-13.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/exodus/5-3.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/exodus/5-14.htm">Hitherto</a> <a href="/genesis/28-7.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/exodus/6-5.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/exodus/5-3.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Words</a> <a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/genesis/31-31.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/8-27.htm">Desert</a> <a href="/exodus/7-22.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/exodus/15-14.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/exodus/7-22.htm">Hearkened</a> <a href="/exodus/9-1.htm">Hebrews</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/12-9.htm">Hitherto</a> <a href="/numbers/9-19.htm">Obeyed</a> <a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Serve</a> <a href="/exodus/8-24.htm">Waste</a> <a href="/exodus/8-27.htm">Wilderness</a> <a href="/exodus/16-7.htm">Words</a> <a href="/exodus/8-1.htm">Worship</a> <a href="/exodus/23-5.htm">Wouldest</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 7</div>1. <a href="/exodus/7-1.htm">Moses and Aaron are encouraged to go again to Pharaoh</a> 8. <a href="/exodus/7-8.htm">Aaron's rod is turned into a serpent</a> 11. <a href="/exodus/7-11.htm">The sorcerers do the like; but their rods are swallowed up by Aaron's</a> 13. <a href="/exodus/7-13.htm">Pharaoh's heart is hardened</a> 14. <a href="/exodus/7-14.htm">God's message to Pharaoh</a> 19. <a href="/exodus/7-19.htm">The river is turned into blood; and the consequent distress of the Egyptians</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/7.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/7.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then say to him This phrase indicates a direct command from God to Moses, emphasizing the role of Moses as God's spokesperson. It highlights the prophetic tradition where God communicates His will through chosen individuals. This is a continuation of the divine mission given to Moses at the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-10.htm">Exodus 3:10</a>).‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, This identifies the speaker as Yahweh, the covenantal name of God, which signifies His eternal and self-existent nature. The term "God of the Hebrews" connects to the patriarchs—Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—underscoring the covenant relationship and promises made to them (<a href="/genesis/12.htm">Genesis 12:1-3</a>).has sent me to tell you: Moses is acting under divine authority, not his own. This reflects the biblical theme of divine commissioning, seen in other figures like the prophets and apostles. It underscores the seriousness of the message and the authority behind it.Let My people go, This command is central to the Exodus narrative, representing God's demand for the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. It prefigures the ultimate deliverance from sin through Christ, who liberates believers from spiritual slavery (<a href="/john/8-36.htm">John 8:36</a>).so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. The purpose of liberation is worship, highlighting the importance of worship in the relationship between God and His people. The wilderness is significant as a place of testing and revelation, where Israel would receive the Law and learn dependence on God (<a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2-3</a>).But until now you have not listened. This phrase points to Pharaoh's hardened heart and resistance to God's command, a recurring theme in the plagues narrative. It serves as a warning against the dangers of pride and disobedience, paralleling the spiritual hardness seen in those who reject Christ (<a href="/hebrews/3-15.htm">Hebrews 3:15</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself as the God of the Hebrews and demands the release of His people. 2. <a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a> The chosen leader and prophet of God, tasked with delivering God's message to Pharaoh. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a> The ruler of Egypt, who is obstinate and refuses to release the Israelites from slavery. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_hebrews.htm">The Hebrews (Israelites)</a> God's chosen people, enslaved in Egypt, whom God desires to free so they can worship Him. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The place where God intends for the Israelites to worship Him, symbolizing a journey of faith and dependence on God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_authority.htm">God's Sovereignty and Authority</a> God asserts His authority over Pharaoh, demonstrating that He is the ultimate ruler who commands obedience. <a href="/topical/t/the_purpose_of_freedom.htm">The Purpose of Freedom</a> The Israelites' freedom is not just for their own sake but for the purpose of worshiping God. True freedom is found in serving and worshiping the LORD. <a href="/topical/t/the_hardness_of_heart.htm">The Hardness of Heart</a> Pharaoh's refusal to listen serves as a warning against hardening our hearts to God's commands and messages. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Like Moses, believers are called to faithfully deliver God's message, even in the face of opposition and rejection. <a href="/topical/w/worship_as_a_priority.htm">Worship as a Priority</a> Worshiping God should be a central focus in our lives, reflecting our relationship with Him and our acknowledgment of His lordship.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 7</a> <a href="/q/why_no_evidence_for_exodus_miracles.htm">Why is there no evidence for the miraculous events claimed in Exodus?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_holy_days_of_obligation.htm">What are the Holy Days of Obligation?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_moses_mean_by_'let_my_people_go'.htm">What did Moses mean by "Let my people go"?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_a_'cruel_messenger'_fit_a_kind_deity.htm">Proverbs 17:11 describes a “cruel messenger” sent against rebels. How can this align with the notion of a benevolent deity? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/exodus/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) The Lord God of the Hebrews.--Heb., Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews. On the first application made to him by Moses and Aaron, Pharaoh had professed not to know who Jehovah was (<a href="/exodus/5-2.htm" title="And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.">Exodus 5:2</a>). To prevent his again doing so, Moses is ordered to give both name and title.Hath sent me--Rather, sent me.Let my people go.--Comp. <a href="/exodus/5-1.htm" title="And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast to me in the wilderness.">Exodus 5:1</a>. The reference is to Moses' first appearance before Pharaoh, and the message then delivered.Thou wouldest not hear.--Rather, thou hast not heard: i.e., thou hast not obeyed.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - The Lord God... hath sent me unto thee. Rather, "sent me unto thee." The reference is to the original sending (<a href="/exodus/5-1.htm">Exodus 5:1</a>). Thou wouldest not hear. Literally, "Thou hast not heard," i.e. up to this time thou hast not obeyed the command given to thee. <a href="/commentaries/exodus/7-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then say וְאָמַרְתָּ֣ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to him, אֵלָ֗יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to ‘The LORD, יְהוָ֞ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel the God אֱלֹהֵ֤י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of the Hebrews, הָעִבְרִים֙ (hā·‘iḇ·rîm) Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5680.htm">Strong's 5680: </a> Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite has sent שְׁלָחַ֤נִי (šə·lā·ḥa·nî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out me to tell you: לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say Let My people עַמִּ֔י (‘am·mî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock go, שַׁלַּח֙ (šal·laḥ) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7971.htm">Strong's 7971: </a> To send away, for, out so that they may worship וְיַֽעַבְדֻ֖נִי (wə·ya·‘aḇ·ḏu·nî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5647.htm">Strong's 5647: </a> To work, to serve, till, enslave Me in the wilderness. בַּמִּדְבָּ֑ר (bam·miḏ·bār) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4057.htm">Strong's 4057: </a> A pasture, a desert, speech But וְהִנֵּ֥ה (wə·hin·nêh) Conjunctive waw | Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2009.htm">Strong's 2009: </a> Lo! behold! you have not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no listened שָׁמַ֖עְתָּ (šā·ma‘·tā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> As far as, even to, up to, until, while now. כֹּֽה׃ (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/exodus/7-16.htm">Exodus 7:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/exodus/7-16.htm">OT Law: Exodus 7:16 You shall tell him 'Yahweh the God (Exo. 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