Exodus 7:5

ESV The Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring out the people of Israel from among them."

NIV And the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out of it."

NASB Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I extend My hand over Egypt and bring out the sons of Israel from their midst.'

CSB The Egyptians will know that I am the Lord when I stretch out my hand against Egypt and bring out the Israelites from among them."

NLT When I raise my powerful hand and bring out the Israelites, the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.'

KJV And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.

NKJV And the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I stretch out My hand on Egypt and bring out the children of Israel from among them.”

What does Exodus 7:5 mean?

The Lord has more than one purpose for rescuing Israel from slavery (Exodus 1:11–14; 6:5–6). Their freedom is important, but God is also establishing His own glory for the world to see. The plagues against Egypt (Exodus 3:20) each directly disprove the influence of a false deity believed to control an aspect of nature. When the catastrophes are over, the nation of Egypt will beg the Hebrews to leave with their freedom (Exodus 12:31–37). They will acknowledge the supremacy of the God of Israel.

Israel's experiences after leaving Egypt are also part of the Lord's plan to reveal Himself to the world (Joshua 4:24). Even when Israel was judged for their sin, it was a sign of God's power and influence (Psalm 46:10; Ezekiel 36:36; 39:23).

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