15 And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’ 16 So it shall serve as a sign on your hand and a symbol on your forehead, for with a mighty hand the LORD brought us out of Egypt.” 17 When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them along the road through the land of the Philistines, though it was shorter. For God said, “If the people face war, they might change their minds and return to Egypt.”
Exodus 13:15–17
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Deuteronomy 6:20–22
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Deuteronomy 26:7–9
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Exodus 7:4–6
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Deuteronomy 7:7–9
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Exodus 6:5–7
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Exodus 10:19–21
19 And the LORD changed the wind to a very strong west wind that carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust remained anywhere in Egypt. 20 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go. 21 Then the LORD sa…
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