Exodus 8:10

And he said, To morrow. And he said, [Be it] according to thy word: that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God.

And he said {H559}, To morrow {H4279}. And he said {H559}, Be it according to thy word {H1697}: that thou mayest know {H3045} that there is none like unto the LORD {H3068} our God {H430}.

He answered, "Tomorrow." Moshe said, "It will be as you have said, and from this you will learn that ADONAI our God has no equal.

โ€œTomorrow,โ€ Pharaoh answered. โ€œMay it be as you say,โ€ Moses replied, โ€œso that you may know that there is no one like the LORD our God.

And he said, Against to-morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word; that thou mayest know that there is none like unto Jehovah our God.

Commentary

Exodus 8:10 captures a crucial exchange between Moses and Pharaoh during the second plague on Egypt, the plague of frogs. In this verse, Pharaoh, overwhelmed by the infestation, requests Moses to remove the frogs. Moses, in turn, asks Pharaoh to name the time for their removal, to which Pharaoh responds, "To morrow." Moses's agreement carries a profound declaration of God's unique power and sovereignty: "that thou mayest know that [there is] none like unto the LORD our God."

Context

This verse is situated within the narrative of the plagues God sent upon Egypt to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites from bondage. The plague of frogs (Exodus 8:1-15) followed the plague of blood. While Pharaoh's magicians could replicate the frogs, they were utterly powerless to remove them, highlighting their limitations against the true power of God. Pharaoh's request to have the frogs removed, and his choice of "tomorrow," was a test that Moses used to demonstrate God's precise control and authority over creation, proving that He is not like the false gods of Egypt.

Key Themes

  • God's Uniqueness and Incomparability: The central message of the verse is the declaration that "none like unto the LORD our God." This emphasizes God's absolute supremacy over all other deities and powers, a recurring theme throughout the Bible. It asserts His singular authority as the Creator and Sustainer.
  • Divine Revelation through Judgment: The plagues were not merely acts of punishment but also a means for God to reveal Himself to Pharaoh, the Egyptians, and even to His own people, Israel. Each plague, and its removal, served to underscore God's power and righteous character.
  • Pharaoh's Stubbornness and Limited Repentance: Despite the overwhelming evidence of God's power, Pharaoh's heart remained hardened. His request for the frogs to be removed "tomorrow" rather than immediately suggests a desire to maintain some semblance of control or to delay full submission to the God of Israel.
  • God's Sovereignty over Time and Circumstance: By allowing Pharaoh to choose the time, God demonstrates His ability to act precisely according to human words, yet still achieve His divine purpose and glorify His name.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "none like unto the LORD our God" is a powerful theological statement. In the Hebrew, it is 'eyn kamocha Yahweh Eloheynu (ืึตื™ืŸ ื›ึธึผืžื•ึนืšึธ ื™ึฐื”ื•ึธื” ืึฑืœึนื”ึตื™ื ื•ึผ), meaning "there is none like You, Yahweh our God." This emphasizes God's incomparable nature ('eyn kamocha) and His covenant relationship with Israel ("our God"). It directly challenges the polytheistic beliefs of Egypt, where many gods were worshipped, asserting the absolute singularity and supremacy of Yahweh.

Practical Application

Exodus 8:10 reminds us that even in our most challenging circumstances, God remains supreme. Like Pharaoh, we may sometimes try to dictate terms or delay our full submission to God's will. However, this verse encourages us to:

  • Acknowledge God's Uniqueness: Recognize that there is no power, wisdom, or authority comparable to God's. This truth should shape our worship, trust, and obedience.
  • Trust God's Timing: Just as Moses allowed Pharaoh to name the time for the plague's removal, God often works in ways that highlight His perfect timing and control, even when we desire immediate relief.
  • Learn from Difficulties: God uses even difficult or uncomfortable situations to reveal His character and power to us and through us. Our trials can become opportunities for God to demonstrate His incomparable power.

This verse serves as a foundational declaration of God's sovereignty, inviting all to recognize His matchless nature and surrender to His divine will.

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Cross-References

  • 1 Chronicles 17:20

    O LORD, [there is] none like thee, neither [is there any] God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

  • Psalms 86:8

    ยถ Among the gods [there is] none like unto thee, O Lord; neither [are there any works] like unto thy works.

  • 2 Samuel 7:22

    Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for [there is] none like thee, neither [is there any] God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.

  • Isaiah 46:9

    Remember the former things of old: for I [am] God, and [there is] none else; [I am] God, and [there is] none like me,

  • Deuteronomy 33:26

    ยถ [There is] none like unto the God of Jeshurun, [who] rideth upon the heaven in thy help, and in his excellency on the sky.

  • Exodus 9:14

    For 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.

  • Jeremiah 10:6

    Forasmuch as [there is] none like unto thee, O LORD; thou [art] great, and thy name [is] great in might.
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