Exodus 9:28 Meaning and Explanation
“Intreat the LORD (for it is enough) that there be no more mighty thunderings and hail; and I will let you go, and ye shall stay no longer.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Pharaoh asks Moses to pray for the end of the thunder and hail, promising to release the people.
The Context of Exodus 9:28
Pharaoh's confession moves him to ask for prayer and to offer the release of Israel.
What Does Exodus 9:28 Mean?
Pharaoh's confession leads to a request. He asks Moses to plead with God to stop the storm. His phrase 'it is enough' shows he has reached his limit; he cannot bear any more. His pride has been broken by the plague.
In exchange, he offers what God has demanded all along—to let the people go. Pharaoh makes a commitment, even adding 'ye shall stay no longer'—no delay, immediate release. His will has finally bent.
Exodus 9:28 in the Original Language
mighty thunderings (קוֹלוֹת) — voices or sounds of thunder, the powerful acoustic element of the storm.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 9:28
What does Exodus 9:28 mean?
Pharaoh asks Moses to pray for the end of the thunder and hail, promising to release the people.
What is the context of Exodus 9:28?
Pharaoh's confession moves him to ask for prayer and to offer the release of Israel.