Undoubtedly, God, in His sovereign power, sought to intimidate the king of Egypt. He commanded Moses to declare before Pharaoh that he was sent by a God who is associated with only three men: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Considering Pharaoh's dominion over numerous nations and vast territories, one might wonder how such a leader could truly fear a God described as overseeing only these three individuals. Why would he not feel shame instead, standing as a sovereign over such illustrious Egypt and its extensive realm, when confronted with the notion that the deity sending Moses is linked to merely three figures? It may have seemed more appropriate for Moses to highlight that he was sent by the Supreme Being, the One who holds authority over the entirety of the universe, by God Almighty, who reigns over all realms, with dominion extending to every nation and tribe.
Yet, the Lord chose not to elevate such grand claims; instead, He allowed His three faithful servants to shine before Pharaoh, as their pursuit of the heavenly kingdom made them more esteemed in the eyes of the Creator than all earthly kingdoms and peoples. For this reason, God openly identifies Himself with them, as confirmed by the Apostle (Heb. 11:16). In essence, God asserts: “Why are you, Pharaoh, so proud of your vast empire, your many cities, and the countless nations that serve you? I have three servants, none of whom can be measured against your entire kingdom. I am the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and I embrace this designation.” Saint Chrysostom also points out that God does not hesitate to be called the God of these three men, and justly so. For those who serve God are the most steadfast; one who carries out the will of the Lord holds greater value than a multitude of lawless individuals (Sir 16:3).
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