The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord. Rather, "that I am Jehovah"—i.e. that I answer to my Name—that I am the only God who is truly existent, other so-called gods being nonentities. They will know this and feel this when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, as I am about to stretch it forth.
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Exodus 7:5
Exodus 7:5
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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