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New International Version
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that they may worship me.

New Living Translation
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to submit to me? Let my people go, so they can worship me.

English Standard Version
So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Berean Standard Bible
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.

King James Bible
And Moses and Aaron came in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

New King James Version
So Moses and Aaron came in to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

New American Standard Bible
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may serve Me.

NASB 1995
Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

NASB 1977
And Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may serve Me.

Amplified Bible
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may serve Me.

Christian Standard Bible
So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may worship me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, that they may worship Me.

American Standard Version
And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

Contemporary English Version
Moses and Aaron went to the king and told him that the LORD God of the Hebrews had said: How long will you stubbornly refuse to obey? Release my people so they can worship me.

English Revised Version
And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said to him, "This is what the LORD God of the Hebrews says: How long will you refuse to humble yourself in my presence? Let my people go to worship me.

Good News Translation
So Moses and Aaron went to the king and said to him, "The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says, 'How much longer will you refuse to submit to me? Let my people go, so that they may worship me.

International Standard Version
Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, "This is what the LORD God of the Hebrews says: 'How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so they may serve me.

NET Bible
So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and told him, "Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews: 'How long do you refuse to humble yourself before me? Release my people so that they may serve me!

New Heart English Bible
Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and said to him, "This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: 'How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses and Aaron came in to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.

World English Bible
Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and said to him, “This is what Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And Moses comes in—Aaron also—to Pharaoh, and they say to him, “Thus said YHWH, God of the Hebrews: Until when have you refused to be humbled at My presence? Send My people away, and they serve Me,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses cometh in -- Aaron also -- unto Pharaoh, and they say unto him, 'Thus said Jehovah, God of the Hebrews, Until when hast thou refused to be humbled at My presence? send My people away, and they serve Me,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will come, and Aaron, to Pharaoh, and they will say to him, Thus said Jehovah the God of the Hebrews, Until long didst thou refuse to humble thyself from before me. Send forth my people and they shall serve me.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore Moses and Aaron went in to Pharao, and said to him: Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews: How long refusest thou to submit to me? let my people go, to sacrifice to me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, Moses and Aaron entered to Pharaoh, and they said to him: “Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: How long will you be unwilling to be subject to me? Release my people to sacrifice to me.

New American Bible
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews: How long will you refuse to submit to me? Let my people go to serve me.

New Revised Standard Version
So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh, and said to him, “Thus says the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? Let my people go, so that they may worship me.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus says the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long will you refuse to fear me? Let my people go that they may serve me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Moshe and Aaron came to Pharaoh and they said to him, “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH, God of the Hebrews, ‘How long will you choose not to fear me? Send my people out and they will serve me.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and said unto him: 'Thus saith the LORD, the God of the Hebrews: How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself before Me? let My people go, that they may serve Me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses and Aaron went in before Pharao, and they said to him, These things saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, How long dost thou refuse to reverence me? Send my people away, that they may serve me.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Eighth Plague: Locusts
…2and that you may tell your children and grandchildren how severely I dealt with the Egyptians when I performed miraculous signs among them, so that all of you may know that I am the LORD.”3So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him,“This is what the LORD,the God of the Hebrews,says:‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me?Let My people go,so that they may worship Me.4But if you refuse to let My people go, I will bring locusts into your territory tomorrow.…

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Cross References

Exodus 5:2
But Pharaoh replied, “Who is the LORD that I should obey His voice and let Israel go? I do not know the LORD, and I will not let Israel go.”

Exodus 9:17
Still, you lord it over My people and do not allow them to go.

Exodus 8:1-2
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. / But if you refuse to let them go, I will plague your whole country with frogs.

Exodus 7:16
Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened.

Exodus 3:19-20
But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him. / So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you.

Exodus 4:23
and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”

Exodus 6:1
But the LORD said to Moses, “Now you will see what I will do to Pharaoh, for because of My mighty hand he will let the people go; because of My strong hand he will drive them out of his land.”

Exodus 9:1
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me.

Exodus 12:31-32
Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. / Take your flocks and herds as well, just as you have said, and depart! And bless me also.”

Exodus 14:17
And I will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them. Then I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army and chariots and horsemen.

1 Samuel 6:6
Why harden your hearts as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened theirs? When He afflicted them, did they not send the people out so they could go on their way?

Nehemiah 9:10
You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day.

Psalm 105:28-36
He sent darkness, and it became dark—yet they defied His words. / He turned their waters to blood and caused their fish to die. / Their land teemed with frogs, even in their royal chambers. ...

Psalm 135:8-9
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast. / He sent signs and wonders into your midst, O Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his servants.

Jeremiah 44:10
To this day they have not humbled themselves or shown reverence, nor have they followed My instruction or the statutes that I set before you and your fathers.

Treasury of Scripture

And Moses and Aaron came in to Pharaoh, and said to him, Thus said the LORD God of the Hebrews, How long will you refuse to humble yourself before me? let my people go, that they may serve me.

how long

Exodus 9:17
As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go?

Exodus 16:28
And the LORD said unto Moses, How long refuse ye to keep my commandments and my laws?

Numbers 14:27
How longshall I bear with this evil congregation, which murmur against me? I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel, which they murmur against me.

humble

1 Kings 21:29
Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days:but in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.

2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

2 Chronicles 33:12,19
And when he was in affliction, he besought the LORD his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers, …

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Exodus 10

1.God threatens to send locusts
7.Pharaoh, moved by his servants, inclines to let the Israelites go
12.The plague of the locusts
16.Pharaoh entreats Moses
21.The plague of darkness
24.Pharaoh again entreats Moses, but yet is hardened

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him,
Moses and Aaron, as God's appointed leaders, consistently approach Pharaoh as representatives of divine authority. This reflects the biblical theme of God using chosen individuals to convey His will. Their repeated visits to Pharaoh demonstrate God's patience and the opportunity for repentance. Historically, Pharaohs were seen as divine figures in Egyptian culture, making this confrontation a direct challenge to Pharaoh's perceived divinity.

“This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says:
The use of "LORD" (YHWH) emphasizes the covenantal name of God, highlighting His relationship with the Israelites. By identifying as the "God of the Hebrews," it distinguishes the God of Israel from the pantheon of Egyptian deities, asserting His supremacy. This phrase underscores the personal and national identity of the Israelites as God's chosen people.

‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me?
This question challenges Pharaoh's pride and stubbornness, a recurring theme in the narrative. Humility before God is a central biblical principle, contrasting with Pharaoh's hard-heartedness. The call to humility is echoed throughout Scripture, such as inJames 4:10, which emphasizes the importance of submitting to God's authority.

Let My people go,
This command is a central motif in the Exodus narrative, representing God's demand for the liberation of His people. It signifies God's power to deliver and His commitment to His promises. The phrase also foreshadows the ultimate deliverance found in Christ, who frees believers from the bondage of sin.

so that they may worship Me.
The purpose of liberation is not merely freedom from oppression but freedom to serve and worship God. Worship is a fundamental aspect of the Israelites' identity and relationship with God. This reflects the broader biblical theme that true freedom is found in serving God, as seen inRomans 12:1, where believers are called to offer themselves as living sacrifices.

Persons / Places / Events

1.Moses
A prophet and leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He is a central figure in the Exodus account.

2.Aaron
Moses' brother and spokesperson. He assists Moses in confronting Pharaoh and performing signs.

3.Pharaoh
The ruler of Egypt who stubbornly refuses to release the Israelites, despite the plagues sent by God.

4.The LORD (Yahweh)
The God of the Hebrews, who demands the release of His people so they can worship Him.

5.Egypt
The land where the Israelites are enslaved and from which God is delivering them through Moses and Aaron.

Teaching Points

The Call to Humility
God demands humility from all, including the powerful. Pharaoh's refusal to humble himself before God serves as a warning against pride.

The Sovereignty of God
God's command to Pharaoh underscores His ultimate authority over nations and rulers. Believers are reminded of God's control over all circumstances.

The Purpose of Worship
The demand to let the Israelites go is so they may worship God. Worship is central to the life of God's people and should be prioritized.

The Consequences of Disobedience
Pharaoh's repeated refusals lead to severe consequences for Egypt. Disobedience to God can lead to personal and communal suffering.

God's Patience and Justice
Despite Pharaoh's stubbornness, God gives multiple opportunities for repentance, showing His patience. However, justice is ultimately served.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Exodus 10:3?

2.What does Exodus 10:3 reveal about God's authority over Pharaoh's heart?

3.How can we apply the call to humility in Exodus 10:3 today?

4.Why is it important to recognize God's sovereignty as shown in Exodus 10:3?

5.How does Exodus 10:3 connect with James 4:6 on resisting pride?

6.In what ways can we ensure our hearts are not hardened like Pharaoh's?

7.Why did Pharaoh refuse to humble himself before God in Exodus 10:3?

8.How does Exodus 10:3 illustrate the concept of divine authority?

9.What does Exodus 10:3 reveal about human pride and its consequences?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 10?

11.What events occur in the biblical book of Exodus?

12.What does a locust swarm symbolize in the Bible?

13.What were the key events in Aaron's life?

14.Why would God allow such torment from these creatures for exactly five months (Revelation 9:5) without any mention of redemption?

What Does Exodus 10:3 Mean

So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh

• The two brothers continue the mission God first gave inExodus 3:10 and reiterated inExodus 7:1–2.

• Their willingness to keep returning, even after repeated refusals, models steadfast obedience (Exodus 5:1;Matthew 28:20).

• God always sends a witness before judgment, showing His patience (2 Peter 3:9).

and told him

• The phrase underscores verbal proclamation; God’s word must be spoken, not merely thought (Romans 10:14).

• Speaking truth to power is a recurring biblical theme: Nathan before David (2 Samuel 12:7), Elijah before Ahab (1 Kings 18:17–18), Peter before the Sanhedrin (Acts 4:19–20).

• Courage flows from knowing the message is God’s, not ours (Jeremiah 1:7–8).

“This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says”

• The LORD (YHWH) asserts covenant authority; He is not one among many gods but the God of these specific people (Exodus 3:15–16).

• By identifying Himself with the Hebrews, God signals both ownership and faithfulness to promises made to Abraham (Genesis 15:13–14).

• The formula “Thus says the LORD” underlines inerrant, non-negotiable revelation (Isaiah 45:11).

‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me?

• Pharaoh’s core issue is pride, the same sin that precipitated Satan’s fall (Isaiah 14:13–15;Proverbs 16:18).

• Earlier plagues gave opportunities to repent (Exodus 9:27-28), yet Pharaoh’s heart remained hard (Exodus 9:34–35).

• God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6;1 Peter 5:5). This rhetorical question exposes Pharaoh’s resistance to divine sovereignty.

Let My people go

• “My people” highlights God’s personal claim; Israel is His possession (Exodus 6:7;Deuteronomy 7:6).

• Liberation is God-initiated; the Israelites cannot free themselves (Psalm 98:1).

• Every plague intensifies the demand, proving that human power cannot thwart God’s purpose (Psalm 33:10–11).

so that they may worship Me.

• Freedom is not an end in itself but a means to serve and adore God (Exodus 3:12;Psalm 95:6).

• True worship requires separation from bondage—physical for Israel, spiritual for believers today (John 8:36;Romans 12:1).

• God’s redemptive acts always aim at restored relationship, culminating in the eternal worship pictured inRevelation 22:3.

summary

Exodus 10:3 confronts Pharaoh—and every reader—with God’s sovereign demand: humble yourself, recognize His rightful ownership of His people, and release them to worship. Moses and Aaron embody obedient proclamation, while Pharaoh exemplifies proud resistance. The verse reveals God’s patience, His covenant faithfulness, and His ultimate purpose: a liberated people joyfully serving their Lord.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. -How long wilt thou refuse to humble thyself! The confession recorded inExodus 9:27 had been a distinct act of self-humiliation; but it had been cancelled by subsequent self-assertion (ib. 34, 35). And, moreover, humility of speech was not what God had been for months requiring of Pharaoh, but submission in act. He would not really "humble himself" until he gave the oft- demanded permission to the Israelites, that they might depart from Egypt.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

So Moses
מֹשֶׁ֣ה(mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872:Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron
וְאַהֲרֹן֮(wə·’a·hă·rōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175:Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

went
וַיָּבֹ֨א(way·yā·ḇō)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

to
אֶל־(’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

Pharaoh
פַּרְעֹה֒(par·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547:Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

and told
וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ(way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559:To utter, say

him,
אֵלָ֗יו(’ê·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, to

“This is what
כֹּֽה־(kōh-)
Adverb
Strong's 3541:Like this, thus, here, now

the LORD,
יְהוָה֙(Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

the God
אֱלֹהֵ֣י(’ĕ·lō·hê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

of the Hebrews,
הָֽעִבְרִ֔ים(hā·‘iḇ·rîm)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine plural
Strong's 5680:Hebrews -- perhaps descendant of Eber, also another name for an Israelite

says:
אָמַ֤ר(’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559:To utter, say

‘How long
עַד־(‘aḏ-)
Preposition
Strong's 5704:As far as, even to, up to, until, while

will you refuse
מֵאַ֔נְתָּ(mê·’an·tā)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3985:To refuse

to humble yourself
לֵעָנֹ֖ת(lê·‘ā·nōṯ)
Preposition-l | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct
Strong's 6031:To be bowed down or afflicted

before Me?
מִפָּנָ֑י(mip·pā·nāy)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6440:The face

Let My people
עַמִּ֖י(‘am·mî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

go,
שַׁלַּ֥ח(šal·laḥ)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 7971:To send away, for, out

so that they may worship Me.
וְיַֽעַבְדֻֽנִי׃(wə·ya·‘aḇ·ḏu·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine plural | first person common singular
Strong's 5647:To work, to serve, till, enslave

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