Then the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord, when I am honored through Pharaoh, through his chariots, and through his horsemen.”
Parallel translations
- WEB The Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh, when I have gotten myself honor over Pharaoh, over his chariots, and over his horsemen.”
- KJV And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I have gotten me honour upon Pharaoh, upon his chariots, and upon his horsemen.
- BSB The Egyptians will know that I am the LORD when I am honored through Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”
- NKJV Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gained honor for Myself over Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.”
- NLT When my glory is displayed through them, all Egypt will see my glory and know that I am the Lord!”
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Quick answer
Through this judgment the Egyptians will finally know that Yahweh is God.
Overview
The plagues and now the sea aim at revelation: that all may know the LORD's name and supremacy. Even in judgment God makes Himself known, vindicating His glory before the watching nations. The knowledge of God is the goal toward which redemptive history moves.
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Cross-references · 3
- Exod 7:5The Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh, when I stretch out my hand on Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.”
- Exod 14:4I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will follow after them; and I will get honor over Pharaoh, and over all his armies; and the Egyptians shall know that I am Yahweh.” They did so.
- Exod 7:17Yahweh says, “In this you shall know that I am Yahweh. Behold, I will strike with the rod that is in my hand on the waters which are in the river, and they shall be turned to blood.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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