Exodus 9:16 Meaning
And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Context Explained
14For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people; that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth.
15For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth.
16And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up, for to shew in thee my power; and that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
17As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?
18Behold, to morrow about this time I will cause it to rain a very grievous hail, such as hath not been in Egypt since the foundation thereof even until now.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 9:17
Paul references this verse to explain God's sovereignty in raising Pharaoh.
Isaiah 43:7
God's purpose in declaring His name is seen in the calling of His people.
Matthew 28:18
Jesus declares all authority, paralleling God's power shown in Exodus.
Source: Exodus 9:16