Exo 5:2 | MHM | STEP | v. 2 : Pharaoh responds with arrogance, saying, “Who is the Lord , that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord , neither will I let Israel go” (v. 2 ). Pharaoh’s ignorance of God leads him to reject His command. He sees the Israelites as weak slaves and assumes their God is powerless. This prideful attitude is common among those who oppose God, as they refuse to acknowledge His authority and greatness (Isa. 37:23; Jer. 43:2 ). Pharaoh’s defiance sets the stage for God to display His power through the plagues.

‏ Exodus 5:2

v. 2: Pharaoh responds with arrogance, saying, “Who is the Lord, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the Lord, neither will I let Israel go” (v. 2 ^a). Pharaoh’s ignorance of God leads him to reject His command. He sees the Israelites as weak slaves and assumes their God is powerless. This prideful attitude is common among those who oppose God, as they refuse to acknowledge His authority and greatness (Isa. 37:23; Jer. 43:2 ^b). Pharaoh’s defiance sets the stage for God to display His power through the plagues.