Exodus 11
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EXODUS 11
The Plague on the Firstborn
Verses 1-3
God told Moses that He was going to bring one more plague on Pharoah and Egypt after which Pharoah would let His people go. God also said Pharoah would drive the Israelites out completely from the land of Egypt. God told Moses that both men and women were to ask their neighbors for gold and silver. Both Moses and the people were highly regarded by Pharaoh’s officials and the people of Egypt.
Verses 4-8
So Moses told Pharoah what the Lord had said that about midnight He would go throughout Egypt and kill every first born son – from Pharoah firstborn to the firstborn of the slaves and the first born of the cattle as well. There will be loud wailing throughout Egypt, worse than has ever been and heard and will ever be heard again. But among the Israelites, not one dog will bark at any person or animal. Then you will know that God makes a distinction between Egypt and Israel. All of Pharaoh’s officials will come to and bow down to Moses saying, ‘Go, you and all the people who follow you!’ After that Moses said, I will leave. After this Moses was angry and he left Pharaoh’s site.
Verse 9-10
God told Moses that Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you—so that my wonders may be multiplied in Egypt.” God allowed Moses and Aaron to perform all these wonders before Pharaoh, but the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go out of his country.
Overview and Observation
God tells Moses that He will bring one final, devastating plague upon Egypt—the death of all firstborn sons and animals—which will finally force Pharaoh to not only release the Israelites from slavery but to also urgently expel them, even giving the Israelites wealth as they leave. This prophecy also notes that God will grant the Hebrews favor in the sight of the Egyptians, ensuring that as the Israelites depart, the Egyptians will be eager to provide them with silver, gold, and other valuables. The chapter also describes God’s power and favor towards the Israelites.
Exodus 11 teaches us the seriousness of resisting God’s will and the consequences of pride and disobedience. Pharaoh’s refusal to humble himself before the Lord brought devastation not only upon him but upon the entire nation of Egypt. 🇪🇬
God announced the final plague—the death of every firstborn—and though it was severe, it was the result of continual hardness of heart.
This reminds us that ignoring God’s warnings only increases the severity of the consequences we face.
The passage also shows how God makes a clear distinction between His people and those who reject Him. While Egypt would be struck with death, Israel would be protected under His covenant promise.
In this, we learn that God is faithful to cover and preserve those who walk in obedience to Him. The timing of this final act also reveals that deliverance comes according to God’s plan, not ours; even when it seems delayed, His timing is perfect.
Finally, the judgment on Egypt highlights how God’s justice and mercy work together—He judged Pharaoh’s oppression but in doing so brought freedom to His people.
For us today, the lesson is clear: “Pride leads to destruction, but humility, obedience, and trust in God’s promises leads to Protection, Freedom, and Life.”