Exodus 9:1-5
1 Then YHWH said to Moses, “Go in to Pharaoh, and tell him, ‘This is what YHWH, the God of the Hebrews, says: “Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 For if you refuse to let them go, and hold them still, 3 behold, YHWH’s hand is on your livestock which are in the field, on the horses, on the donkeys, on the camels, on the herds, and on the flocks with a very grievous pestilence. 4 YHWH will make a distinction between the livestock of Israel and the livestock of Egypt; and nothing shall die of all that belongs to the children of Israel.”’” 5 YHWH appointed a set time, saying, “Tomorrow YHWH shall do this thing in the land.” Exodus 9:1-5WEB
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This passage contains a positive command, with immediate application directed toward Pharaoh through Moses, "Let my people go, that they may serve me". The command is followed by a description of the penalty which God intends to visit on Pharaoh if Pharaoh does not obey.
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This command is part of the Principles and Definitions. It is relevant to an understanding of the distinctive role of Prophecy as Moses is relaying a message from God, and of Stewardship as God is commanding Pharaoh to relinquish God's possession Israel.
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This command was fulfilled when Aaron and Moses spoke to Pharaoh and Israel in accordance with God's commands. The command to Pharaoh was fulfilled when he eventually, begrudgingly, released Israel.
