Exodus 6:1 - Exposition

Now shalt thou see . There was encouragement in the very word "now." Moses' complaint was, that God delayed his coming, would not show himself, was "slack concerning his promise." In reply he is told that there is to be no longer any delay—the work is just about to commence. "Now shalt thou see." With a strong hand shall he let them go . The "strong hand" is not Pharaoh's, but God's. "By means of my strong hand" (or "overpowering might") "laid upon him shall he be induced to let them go," and similarly with the other clause. Drive them out . This phrase well expresses the final anxiety of Pharaoh to be rid of the Israelites. (See Exodus 12:31 , Exodus 12:22 .)