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Deuteronomy 4:34
Or hath God assayed to goand take him a nation from the midst ofanother nation, by temptations, by signs, and by wonders, and by war, and by a mighty hand, and by a stretched out arm, and by great terrors, according to all that the LORD your God did for you in Egypt before your eyes?

Exodus 7:1-12:10
And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet…

Exodus 14:1-31
And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, …

sore [heb] evil

Deuteronomy 1:30
The LORD your God which goeth before you, he shall fight for you, according to all that he did for you in Egypt before your eyes;

Deuteronomy 3:21
And I commanded Joshua at that time, saying, Thine eyes have seen all that the LORD your God hath done unto these two kings: so shall the LORD do unto all the kingdoms whither thou passest.

Deuteronomy 4:3
Your eyes have seen what the LORD did because of Baalpeor: for all the men that followed Baalpeor, the LORD thy God hath destroyed them from among you.

the LORD inflicted
The use of "the LORD" (YHWH) highlights the covenantal relationship between God and Israel. It is a reminder of God's sovereignty and His active role in the history of His people. The term "inflicted" suggests deliberate action, emphasizing God's control over the events that transpired. This aligns with the portrayal of God as a warrior inExodus 15:3, who fights for His people.

great and devastating signs and wonders
The "signs and wonders" refer to the ten plagues that God sent upon Egypt, as recorded inExodus 7-12. These acts were both miraculous and catastrophic, designed to demonstrate God's supremacy over the Egyptian gods and to compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites. The plagues served as a form of divine judgment and a means of deliverance, prefiguring the ultimate deliverance through Christ, as seen in the New Testament (e.g.,Colossians 2:15).

on Egypt
Egypt, a powerful and influential nation in the ancient world, is often symbolic of oppression and sin in the Bible. The plagues were a direct challenge to the Egyptian pantheon and demonstrated God's power over all creation. Archaeological evidence supports the historical existence of a powerful Egyptian empire during the time traditionally associated with the Exodus.

on Pharaoh
Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, is a central figure in the Exodus narrative. He is often seen as a type of antichrist, opposing God's will and oppressing His people. The hardening of Pharaoh's heart (Exodus 4:21) serves as a theological point about human resistance to God and divine sovereignty. Pharaoh's eventual downfall is a testament to God's justice and power.

and on all his household
This phrase indicates that the plagues affected not just Pharaoh but his entire administration and family. It underscores the comprehensive nature of God's judgment. The inclusion of Pharaoh's household highlights the communal aspect of sin and judgment, as seen in other biblical narratives like the story of Achan inJoshua 7. The plagues' impact on Pharaoh's household also foreshadows the broader deliverance of God's people from sin through Christ, who liberates not just individuals but entire communities.

• Moses reminds the people, “Before our eyes the LORD inflicted …,” anchoring the command to love and obey God (Deuteronomy 6:5) in history they personally witnessed or heard from parents (cf.Deuteronomy 4:9;Exodus 14:31).

• Eyewitness experience makes obedience relational, not theoretical (Joshua 24:31;1 John 1:1).

• The verse teaches that biblical faith rests on observable acts of God, not myth.

• The subject is the covenant God, Yahweh, acting deliberately (Exodus 6:6–7;Deuteronomy 4:34).

• “Inflicted” highlights judgment, not mere natural disaster; every plague was timed, targeted, and lifted at His word (Exodus 8:8–10).

• The Lord’s direct intervention confirms His supremacy over Egypt’s gods (Numbers 33:4;Isaiah 19:1).

• “Signs” pointed to God’s power; “wonders” produced awe; both were “great and devastating.”

• The ten plagues (Exodus 7–12) illustrate:

– Water to blood

– Frogs

– Gnats

– Flies

– Livestock pestilence

– Boils

– Hail

– Locusts

– Darkness

– Death of the firstborn

•Psalm 78:43–51 andActs 7:35–36 echo how extraordinary and ruinous these were.

• Purpose: to free Israel, expose idolatry, and display God’s glory (Exodus 9:14–16;Romans 9:17).

• Judgment hit the nation’s land, economy, and religion (Exodus 12:12;Deuteronomy 11:3).

• Each plague confronted a specific Egyptian deity, proving the LORD alone is God (Jeremiah 46:25;Zephaniah 2:11).

• The devastation was comprehensive—fields, rivers, sky, and livestock (Psalm 105:27–36).

• Pharaoh personified human pride and opposition to God (Exodus 5:2).

• God “raised [him] up” to reveal divine power (Exodus 9:16;Romans 9:17).

• His hardened heart became the backdrop for God’s mercy toward Israel and warning to future kings (Psalm 136:15;Revelation 15:3).

• The blow reached Pharaoh’s officials and even the palace firstborn (Exodus 12:29–30).

• No social rank shielded anyone from God’s justice (Psalm 135:8–9).

• The thoroughness underscores that sin’s consequences are communal as well as personal.

Deuteronomy 6:22 recalls eyewitness evidence that the LORD alone brought Israel out by overwhelming, targeted judgments on Egypt, Pharaoh, and every stratum of Egyptian society. These mighty acts ground Israel’s covenant obedience, demonstrate God’s supremacy over all earthly powers, and assure believers today that the same faithful, sovereign God still acts in history and keeps His promises.