I will make a difference between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign shall be.” ’ ”
Parallel translations
- WEB I will put a division between my people and your people: by tomorrow shall this sign be.”’”
- KJV And I will put a division between my people and thy people: to morrow shall this sign be.
- BSB I will make a distinction between My people and your people. This sign will take place tomorrow.’”
- NASB I will put a division between My people and your people. Tomorrow this sign will occur.” ’ ”
- NLT I will make a clear distinction between my people and your people. This miraculous sign will happen tomorrow.’”
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Quick answer
God will set a division between His people and Pharaoh's, to be seen the next day. The sign will demonstrate God's distinguishing grace.
Overview
The Lord promises a visible 'division' or redemption between Israel and Egypt, accomplished at the appointed time. This distinction is not based on Israel's merit but on God's covenant choice and care. The separating of a people for Himself anticipates the doctrine of God's gracious election and the gathering of a redeemed people in Christ, marked off from the world by His saving love.
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