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Exodus 10:16 · KJV

"Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you."

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Passage Context

14And the locusts went up over all the land of Egypt, and rested in all the coasts of Egypt: very grievous were they; before them there were no such locusts as they, neither after them shall be such.
15For they covered the face of the whole earth, so that the land was darkened; and they did eat every herb of the land, and all the fruit of the trees which the hail had left: and there remained not any green thing in the trees, or in the herbs of the field, through all the land of Egypt.
16Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.
17Now therefore forgive, I pray thee, my sin only this once, and intreat the LORD your God, that he may take away from me this death only.
18And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond when you realize you've wronged someone?

2

What does acknowledging your mistakes mean for you?

3

When have you felt the need to seek forgiveness?

Life Application

relationships

Consider reaching out to someone you've wronged to seek reconciliation.

faith

Reflect on your relationship with God and any areas where you need to seek forgiveness.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

PharaohOT

The ruler of Egypt, often considered a god, who had significant power and influence over the land.

First appearance: Genesis 41:1

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

An ancient civilization known for its powerful pharaohs and monumental architecture, such as pyramids.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Pharaoh's admission of sin reflects the need for repentance, a key teaching of Jesus in calling people to turn from sin.

See also: Luke 13:3

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