Exodus 10:25
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses responds: 'You must give us sacrifices and burnt offerings, for we must present them to the LORD our God.'
Context
Moses' demand for livestock for sacrifices is not a negotiating point but a requirement of worship. To worship God means to offer sacrifice. Moses is asserting that Israel cannot worship without their flocks—making it clear that Pharaoh's condition (keeping the flocks) makes worship impossible.
What Does Exodus 10:25 Mean?
Moses' demand for livestock for sacrifices is not a negotiating point but a requirement of worship. To worship God means to offer sacrifice. Moses is asserting that Israel cannot worship without their flocks—making it clear that Pharaoh's condition (keeping the flocks) makes worship impossible.
This verse establishes a key principle: true worship of God requires what we value most. Sacrifices demand the best of the flock, not the rejects. Moses refuses a counterfeit worship stripped of its essential elements.