King James Version

What Does Exodus 10:29 Mean?

Exodus 10:29 in the King James Version says “And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more. — study this verse from Exodus chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more.

Exodus 10:29 · KJV


Context

27

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.

28

And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.

29

And Moses said, Thou hast spoken well, I will see thy face again no more.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 29 introduces the plague of darkness, directly targeting Ra, Egypt's supreme sun god. Darkness covered Egypt for three days—'darkness which may be felt' (v.21)—while Israel had light in Goshen. This penultimate plague strikes at Egypt's chief deity.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Ra, the sun god, was Pharaoh's divine father and Egypt's supreme deity. His daily journey across sky sustained cosmic order (ma'at). Three days of darkness demonstrated Ra's impotence and YHWH's absolute supremacy over Egypt's highest god.

Reflection Questions

  1. How does this plague reveal the ultimate showdown between YHWH and Egypt's gods?
  2. What does the light in Goshen symbolize about God's people?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 9 words
וַיֹּ֥אמֶר1 of 9

said

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

מֹשֶׁ֖ה2 of 9

And Moses

H4872

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

כֵּ֣ן3 of 9

well

H3651

properly, set upright; hence (figuratively as adjective) just; but usually (as adverb or conjunction) rightly or so (in various applications to manner

דִּבַּ֑רְתָּ4 of 9

Thou hast spoken

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

לֹֽא5 of 9
H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

אֹסִ֥ף6 of 9

again

H3254

to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)

ע֖וֹד7 of 9
H5750

properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more

רְא֥וֹת8 of 9

I will see

H7200

to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)

פָּנֶֽיךָ׃9 of 9

thy face

H6440

the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposi


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 10:29 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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