The Church Fathers on this verse

Exodus 11:1Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And the Lord said to Moses: Yet one plague more will I bring upon Pharao and Egypt, and after that he shall let you go, and thrust you out.

Douay-Rheims

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר יְהוָ֜ה אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֗ה ע֣וֹד נֶ֤גַע אֶחָד֙ אָבִ֤יא עַל־פַּרְעֹה֙ וְעַל־מִצְרַ֔יִם אֽ͏ַחֲרֵי־כֵ֕ן יְשַׁלַּ֥ח אֶתְכֶ֖ם מִזֶּ֑ה כְּשַׁ֨לְּח֔וֹ כָּלָ֕ה גָּרֵ֛שׁ יְגָרֵ֥שׁ אֶתְכֶ֖ם מִזֶּֽה׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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One Church Father comments on this verse

Wlastow G.K.

19th centuryCommentator

The revelation given to Moses holds significant importance as it facilitates the final and irrevocable preparations for the swift departure ahead. It is evident that Pharaoh’s reluctance likely trained the people to be ready for a quick exit with their belongings and livestock.

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