Read Exodus 11 here or at Bible Gateway.
The Hebrew paragraphs:
11:1-3 {s} One final plague and favor in the sight of the Egyptians
11:4-8 {s} One final plague and distinction between Israel
11:9-10 {s} Pharaoh will/ did not heed and wonders multiplied in Egypt
Exo 11:1-10 Chiastic Structure:
The final verses of this paragraph can be seen as a summary, not only to be applied to the plague of darkness, but to all nine plagues inflicted on Egypt thus far. Pharaoh’s heart was hardened toward God’s demand, and toward all the wonders which Moses and Aaron had performed thus far, so that God’s glory and fame, the result of the wonders, might be multiplied in Egypt. Why does glory and fame in Egypt need to resound to YHVH? Egypt was the greatest empire on earth in the days of Moses. When YHVH shows Himself greater and more glorious than the greatest empire on earth, then the nations learn to fear Him, and thus, hearken to Him when He speaks.
If there are questions, these are good resources:
Isn’t the God of the Old Testament Harsh, Brutal, and Downright Evil? – Answers in Genesis
The Law of Love: The Gospel of Grace Revealed in the Commandments of God – Christine Miller
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