16 But I have raised you up[a] for this very purpose,(A) that I might show you my power(B) and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 9:16 Or have spared you

17 For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.”[a](A)

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Footnotes

  1. Romans 9:17 Exodus 9:16

The Lord works out everything to its proper end(A)
    even the wicked for a day of disaster.(B)

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17 May they ever be ashamed and dismayed;(A)
    may they perish in disgrace.(B)
18 Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord(C)
    that you alone are the Most High(D) over all the earth.(E)

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All people will fear;(A)
    they will proclaim the works of God
    and ponder what he has done.(B)

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24 Declare his glory(A) among the nations,
    his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

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17 I will harden the hearts(A) of the Egyptians so that they will go in after them.(B) And I will gain glory through Pharaoh and all his army, through his chariots and his horsemen.

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and,

“A stone that causes people to stumble
    and a rock that makes them fall.”[a](A)

They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:8 Isaiah 8:14

11 My name will be great(A) among the nations,(B) from where the sun rises to where it sets.(C) In every place incense(D) and pure offerings(E) will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the Lord Almighty.

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10 to him who struck down the firstborn(A) of Egypt
His love endures forever.
11 and brought Israel out(B) from among them
His love endures forever.
12 with a mighty hand(C) and outstretched arm;(D)
His love endures forever.

13 to him who divided the Red Sea[a](E) asunder
His love endures forever.
14 and brought Israel through(F) the midst of it,
His love endures forever.
15 but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea;(G)
His love endures forever.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 136:13 Or the Sea of Reeds; also in verse 15

11 Now I know that the Lord is greater than all other gods,(A) for he did this to those who had treated Israel arrogantly.”(B)

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For certain individuals whose condemnation was written about[a] long ago have secretly slipped in among you.(A) They are ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality and deny Jesus Christ our only Sovereign and Lord.(B)

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  1. Jude 1:4 Or individuals who were marked out for condemnation

19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(A)

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22 What if God, although choosing to show his wrath and make his power known, bore with great patience(A) the objects of his wrath—prepared for destruction?(B)

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14 “Cursed is the cheat who has an acceptable male in his flock and vows to give it, but then sacrifices a blemished animal(A) to the Lord. For I am a great king,(B)” says the Lord Almighty,(C) “and my name is to be feared(D) among the nations.(E)

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12 who sent his glorious arm(A) of power
    to be at Moses’ right hand,
who divided the waters(B) before them,
    to gain for himself everlasting renown,(C)
13 who led(D) them through the depths?(E)
Like a horse in open country,
    they did not stumble;(F)
14 like cattle that go down to the plain,
    they were given rest(G) by the Spirit of the Lord.
This is how you guided your people
    to make for yourself a glorious name.

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We’re doomed! Who will deliver us from the hand of these mighty gods? They are the gods who struck(A) the Egyptians with all kinds of plagues(B) in the wilderness.

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10 We have heard how the Lord dried up(A) the water of the Red Sea[a] for you when you came out of Egypt,(B) and what you did to Sihon and Og,(C) the two kings of the Amorites(D) east of the Jordan,(E) whom you completely destroyed.[b](F) 11 When we heard of it, our hearts melted in fear(G) and everyone’s courage failed(H) because of you,(I) for the Lord your God(J) is God in heaven above and on the earth(K) below.

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Footnotes

  1. Joshua 2:10 Or the Sea of Reeds
  2. Joshua 2:10 The Hebrew term refers to the irrevocable giving over of things or persons to the Lord, often by totally destroying them.

11 Who among the gods
    is like you,(A) Lord?
Who is like you—
    majestic in holiness,(B)
awesome in glory,(C)
    working wonders?(D)

12 “You stretch out(E) your right hand,
    and the earth swallows your enemies.(F)
13 In your unfailing love you will lead(G)
    the people you have redeemed.(H)
In your strength you will guide them
    to your holy dwelling.(I)
14 The nations will hear and tremble;(J)
    anguish(K) will grip the people of Philistia.(L)
15 The chiefs(M) of Edom(N) will be terrified,
    the leaders of Moab will be seized with trembling,(O)
the people[a] of Canaan will melt(P) away;
16     terror(Q) and dread will fall on them.
By the power of your arm
    they will be as still as a stone(R)
until your people pass by, Lord,
    until the people you bought[b](S) pass by.(T)

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  1. Exodus 15:15 Or rulers
  2. Exodus 15:16 Or created

And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart,(A) and he will pursue them.(B) But I will gain glory(C) for myself through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the Lord.”(D) So the Israelites did this.

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