Exodus 10:16

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Pharaoh hurried to summon Moshe and Aharon and said, "I have sinned against ADONAI your God and against you.

Berean Standard Bible:

Pharaoh quickly summoned Moses and Aaron and said, “I have sinned against the LORD your God and against you.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Then Pharaoh^{H6547} called^{H7121} for Moses^{H4872} and Aaron^{H175} in haste^{H4116}; and he said^{H559}, I have sinned^{H2398} against the LORD^{H3068} your God^{H430}, and against you.

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Commentary for Exodus 10:16

1. **Themes:**
- **Repentance and Admission of Guilt:** Pharaoh acknowledges his sin against both the Lord and Moses/Aaron, which is a significant moment as it reflects a rare instance of humility and recognition of divine authority.
- **Divine Power over Human Obstinacy:** The verse underscores the theme that God's will and power ultimately prevail over human resistance, as Pharaoh's repeated hardening of heart is finally overcome.
- **The Role of Intercessors:** Moses and Aaron serve as mediators between God and Pharaoh, highlighting the role of intercession in the face of divine judgment.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Plagues of Egypt:** Exodus 10:16 occurs within the narrative of the ten plagues that God brought upon Egypt as a consequence of Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go. This particular verse follows the eighth plague, the plague of locusts, which devastated the Egyptian crops.
- **The Struggle for Freedom:** The Israelites, under the leadership of Moses and Aaron, are seeking freedom from centuries of slavery in Egypt. Pharaoh's admission of sin comes after a series of escalating confrontations and is a response to the catastrophic consequences of the plagues.
- **Ancient Egyptian-Hebrew Relations:** The interaction reflects the broader historical context of Hebrew enslavement in Egypt and the tension between the dominance of Pharaoh's empire and the emerging identity and freedom of the Israelite people.

In summary, Exodus 10:16 captures a pivotal moment in the Exodus story where Pharaoh's acknowledgment of sin reflects themes of repentance, divine sovereignty, and intercession, set against the backdrop of the escalating conflict between the divine mandate for Israel's liberation and Pharaoh's resistance.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H6547
   There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
   Transliteration: Parʻôh
   Pronunciation: par-o'
   Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh.
   
2. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
4. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.
   
5. Strong's Number: H4116
   There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מָהַר
   Transliteration: mâhar
   Pronunciation: maw-har'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to be liquid or flow easily, i.e. (by implication); to hurry (in a good or a bad sense); often used (with another verb) adverbially, promptly; be carried headlong, fearful, (cause to make, in, make) haste(-n, -ily), (be) hasty, (fetch, make ready) [idiom] quickly, rash, [idiom] shortly, (be so) [idiom] soon, make speed, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] straightway, [idiom] suddenly, swift.
   
6. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
7. Strong's Number: H2398
   There are 220 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: חָטָא
   Transliteration: châṭâʼ
   Pronunciation: khaw-taw'
   Description: a primitive root; properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn; bear the blame, cleanse, commit (sin), by fault, harm he hath done, loss, miss, (make) offend(-er), offer for sin, purge, purify (self), make reconciliation, (cause, make) sin(-ful, -ness), trespass.
   
8. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
9. Strong's Number: H430
   There are 2334 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֱלֹהִים
   Transliteration: ʼĕlôhîym
   Pronunciation: el-o-heem'
   Description: plural of אֱלוֹהַּ; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a superlative; angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty.