New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
Exodus 11
1
The Lord had spoken to Moses. He had said, "I will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. After that, he will let you and your people go. When he does, he will drive you completely away.
Reference
Parallel theme
Genesis 15:14
Leviticus 26:21
Exodus 9:14
References Egypt
Exodus 3:20
References Lord
Deuteronomy 4:34
2
Tell the men and women alike to ask their neighbors for articles made out of silver and gold."
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3
The Lord caused the Egyptians to treat the Israelites in a kind way. Pharaoh's officials and the people had great respect for Moses.
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Parallel theme
Psalm 106:46
Revelation 3:9
2 Samuel 7:9
Esther 9:4
References Egypt
Exodus 3:21
References Lord
Exodus 12:36
Isaiah 60:14
Genesis 39:21
Deuteronomy 34:11
References Moses
Acts 7:22
4
Moses said, "The Lord says, 'About midnight I will go through every part of Egypt.
Reference
Parallel theme
Psalm 60:10
Job 34:20
Matthew 25:6
References Lord
Exodus 12:29
Exodus 12:12
Amos 4:10
Isaiah 42:13
Exodus 12:23
Amos 5:17
2 Samuel 5:24
5
Every oldest son in Egypt will die. The oldest son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, will die. The oldest son of the female slave, who works at her hand mill, will die. All of the male animals that were born first to their mothers among the cattle will also die.
Reference
Parallel theme
Psalm 105:36
Exodus 4:23
Matthew 24:41
References Egypt
Psalm 78:51
Psalm 136:10
Psalm 135:8
Exodus 12:29
Exodus 13:15
Exodus 12:12
6
There will be loud crying all over Egypt. It will be worse than it's ever been before. And nothing like it will ever be heard again.
Reference
7
" 'But among the people of Israel not even one dog will bark at any man or animal.' Then you will know that the Lord treats Egypt differently from us.
Reference
Parallel theme
Malachi 3:18
Job 5:16
1 Corinthians 4:7
References Israel
Joshua 10:21
Exodus 10:23
References Lord
Exodus 8:22
Exodus 9:4
Exodus 7:22
8
"All of your officials will come and bow down to me. They will say, 'Go, you and all of the people who follow you!' After that, I will leave." Moses burned with anger when he left Pharaoh.
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9
The Lord had spoken to Moses. He had said, "Pharaoh will refuse to listen to you. So I will multiply my miracles in Egypt."
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Summary of Exodus 11
Exodus chapter 11 is preparing the reader for the final and most severe plague that will befall Egypt, namely the death of the firstborn. God tells Moses that a further sign will come upon Pharaoh and Egypt, after which Pharaoh will finally let Israel go. God also tells Moses that Pharaoh will not simply let them go; he will drive them out of the land.
God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to ask their Egyptian neighbors for silver and gold jewelry. The Israelites are to acquire valuable possessions from the Egyptians before they leave Egypt. God causes the Egyptians to respect Moses and the Israelites, and Moses himself has become greatly respected among Pharaoh's servants and the Egyptian people.
Moses then delivers a final warning to Pharaoh. He explains that at midnight the LORD will go through Egypt. Every firstborn son in the land will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the servant girl working behind the mill. The firstborn animals will also die.
There will be a great cry throughout Egypt, greater than anything that has happened before and greater than anything that will happen again. The judgment will reach every level of Egyptian society, showing that no human position or social status can protect someone from God's judgment.
However, Moses explains that there will be a visible difference between the Egyptians and the Israelites. Not even a dog will bark at the Israelites or their animals. God will protect his people so that everyone will know that the LORD is making a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
Moses tells Pharaoh's servants that the final plague is going to show the power of God. He explains that Pharaoh's servants will eventually come to Moses and bow before him, asking him and the Israelites to leave Egypt. After delivering this warning, Moses leaves Pharaoh's presence in great anger.
The chapter ends by explaining that Pharaoh will not listen to Moses, as God had said. Pharaoh's continued refusal is the reason for the final plague that will come. The judgment will finally break Pharaoh's resistance and cause Israel's release.
The primary lesson of Exodus chapter 11 is that God is patient, but continued rebellion has consequences, and God's judgment will ultimately overcome human pride and resistance. Pharaoh has received warning after warning and has seen many powerful signs, yet he continues to refuse God's command.
The final plague is different from the previous ones because it will affect the firstborn throughout Egypt. It is presented as the final judgment that will force Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
The chapter also emphasizes God's protection of His people. While Egypt is going to experience terrible judgment, Israel will be protected. This shows that God is in control of the situation and knows who belongs to Him.
The Egyptians' willingness to give the Israelites silver and gold is also an indication that God is providing for His people as they prepare to leave. After generations of slavery, Israel will not leave Egypt empty-handed.
Moses' position has changed completely as well. He was previously afraid to return to Egypt and questioned whether Pharaoh would listen to him. Now he stands proudly before Pharaoh and delivers God's final warning.
The chapter demonstrates the danger of allowing pride to rule over our decisions. Pharaoh has had multiple chances to change, yet he refuses each time, resulting in greater suffering for Egypt.
The coming judgment demonstrates that God takes oppression seriously. Israel has cried out because of slavery and suffering, and God has heard them. The final plague will be the end of this long period of oppression.
Exodus chapter 11, therefore, serves as a bridge between the plagues and the Exodus itself. The final judgment is announced, the Israelites are prepared, and Pharaoh's resistance is about to collapse.
God hears the cries of people who are suffering.
God is patient and provides people with opportunities to change.
Continued rebellion against God has serious consequences.
Human power and social position cannot overcome God's authority.
God knows how to protect His people in the middle of difficult circumstances.
God can provide for His people even when they're preparing to leave everything familiar.
Pride can prevent people from responding to clear warnings.
God's purposes cannot be stopped by stubborn human rulers.
Moses' courage increases as he learns to trust God's authority rather than his own.
The chapter prepares the reader for the final plague and the dramatic deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt.
God instructs Moses to tell the Israelites to ask their Egyptian neighbors for silver and gold jewelry. The Israelites are to acquire valuable possessions from the Egyptians before they leave Egypt. God causes the Egyptians to respect Moses and the Israelites, and Moses himself has become greatly respected among Pharaoh's servants and the Egyptian people.
Moses then delivers a final warning to Pharaoh. He explains that at midnight the LORD will go through Egypt. Every firstborn son in the land will die, from the firstborn son of Pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the servant girl working behind the mill. The firstborn animals will also die.
There will be a great cry throughout Egypt, greater than anything that has happened before and greater than anything that will happen again. The judgment will reach every level of Egyptian society, showing that no human position or social status can protect someone from God's judgment.
However, Moses explains that there will be a visible difference between the Egyptians and the Israelites. Not even a dog will bark at the Israelites or their animals. God will protect his people so that everyone will know that the LORD is making a distinction between Egypt and Israel.
Moses tells Pharaoh's servants that the final plague is going to show the power of God. He explains that Pharaoh's servants will eventually come to Moses and bow before him, asking him and the Israelites to leave Egypt. After delivering this warning, Moses leaves Pharaoh's presence in great anger.
The chapter ends by explaining that Pharaoh will not listen to Moses, as God had said. Pharaoh's continued refusal is the reason for the final plague that will come. The judgment will finally break Pharaoh's resistance and cause Israel's release.
The primary lesson of Exodus chapter 11 is that God is patient, but continued rebellion has consequences, and God's judgment will ultimately overcome human pride and resistance. Pharaoh has received warning after warning and has seen many powerful signs, yet he continues to refuse God's command.
The final plague is different from the previous ones because it will affect the firstborn throughout Egypt. It is presented as the final judgment that will force Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
The chapter also emphasizes God's protection of His people. While Egypt is going to experience terrible judgment, Israel will be protected. This shows that God is in control of the situation and knows who belongs to Him.
The Egyptians' willingness to give the Israelites silver and gold is also an indication that God is providing for His people as they prepare to leave. After generations of slavery, Israel will not leave Egypt empty-handed.
Moses' position has changed completely as well. He was previously afraid to return to Egypt and questioned whether Pharaoh would listen to him. Now he stands proudly before Pharaoh and delivers God's final warning.
The chapter demonstrates the danger of allowing pride to rule over our decisions. Pharaoh has had multiple chances to change, yet he refuses each time, resulting in greater suffering for Egypt.
The coming judgment demonstrates that God takes oppression seriously. Israel has cried out because of slavery and suffering, and God has heard them. The final plague will be the end of this long period of oppression.
Exodus chapter 11, therefore, serves as a bridge between the plagues and the Exodus itself. The final judgment is announced, the Israelites are prepared, and Pharaoh's resistance is about to collapse.
God hears the cries of people who are suffering.
God is patient and provides people with opportunities to change.
Continued rebellion against God has serious consequences.
Human power and social position cannot overcome God's authority.
God knows how to protect His people in the middle of difficult circumstances.
God can provide for His people even when they're preparing to leave everything familiar.
Pride can prevent people from responding to clear warnings.
God's purposes cannot be stopped by stubborn human rulers.
Moses' courage increases as he learns to trust God's authority rather than his own.
The chapter prepares the reader for the final plague and the dramatic deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt.