And he said, To morrow. And hee said, Bee it according to thy word: That thou mayest know that there is none like vnto the Lord our God. Exodus 8:10 (KJV)
In the book of Exodus the Israelites were living in Egypt under the oppressive rule of Pharaoh. God sent Moses and Aaron to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of His people. This confrontation occurs amid the series of plagues that God brings upon Egypt to demonstrate His sovereign power and to persuade Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.
Pharaoh’s request follows the first plague. He asks Moses to intercede for the removal of the frogs that have infested the land, promising that if the frogs are taken away he will let the people go so that they may offer sacrifice to the LORD (Exodus 8:13‑15, KJV). Moses agrees to the terms, acknowledging that the removal of the frogs will occur the next day, and he responds with the words recorded in Exodus 8:10: “Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the Lord our God.”
Moses’ reply serves a dual purpose. First, it confirms that the miracle will happen exactly as Pharaoh has stipulated, thereby validating the prophet’s authority to invoke God’s power over nature. Second, and more importantly, the statement declares the uniqueness and supremacy of the LORD our God. By granting Pharaoh’s request, Moses demonstrates that the God of Israel alone can command the natural world, removing a plague at His will. This act confronts the false deities of Egypt and makes clear that there is no other god comparable to the LORD.
Through the removal of the frogs and the spoken declaration, the narrative emphasizes that the LORD’s authority is unmatched. The verse reminds believers that God’s power is singular and that He alone is worthy of trust and worship. Recognizing this uniqueness encourages confidence in God’s promises and a reverent response to His sovereign will.
