Exodus 11

1. For the LORD had spoken to Moseh, [Before Pharao had driven away Moseh from him with threats, before chap.10.20. and this was the reason, that Moseh gave Pharao such a resolute answer , ibid. verse 29.] I shall bring one plague yet [see below verse 4. and 5.] over Pharao and over Egypt ; after that, he shall let you go hence : when he shall let (you) go ; then he shall drive you out hence hastily. [Heb. thrusting out he shall thrust you out. See the fulfilling hereof, Exod.12.31,32,33.]

2. Speak now before the ears of the people, [viz. Of Isrel] that every man ask [i.e. Borrow] of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbouresse , silver vessels, nd golden vessels. [see Exo.3.22.]

3. And the LORD gave the people grace [i.e. favour ; see of this phrase, Gen.39.21.] in the eyes of the Egyptians : also the man Moseh was very great in Egypt, [i.e. in very great repute ; that was the reason, that Pharao durst not meddle with Moseh, fearing it might cause an Insurrection among the people.] before the eyes of Pharao's servants, and before the eyes of the people. [viz. of Egypt.]

4. Moreover, Moseh said, [viz. to Pharao, before he parted from him last, verse 8. for this is the prosecution of Moseh his reply, above chap.10. verse 29.] Thus the LORD hath said ; viz. When he sent me to thee this last time.] about midnight I will go forth, through the midst of Egypt.

5. And all the first-born in the land of Egypt shall die : [that which God here threatneth, he afterwards executeth by his Angel, Exod.12. 23.] from the first-born of Pharao, that should sit upon his throne [i.e. that should suceed him in the kingdome ; as 1 Kings 2:24. and 1 Chronicles 28:5.] unto the first-born of the maid-servant, that is behinde the mill : [understand the hand-mills, where those that grinded,had both the mill-stones, (or grinding -stones) before their whole body, steering and turning the same about with their hands. See Exodus 12:29. Judg. 15.21. Isaiah 47:1,2.] and all the first-born of the cattel.

6. And there shall be a great cry in all the land of Egypt, the like never was, and the like never shall be.[Both among the parents, whose children shall die thus, and among the children, who hearing and seeing it, shall be afraid of the like turn themselves, as it useth to happen in such dreadful plague-times.]

7. But with all the children of Israel, not a dog shall stir his tongue ; [i.e. it shall be so still and quiet among them , that the very dogs, who are rouzed by the least noise, shall not so much as bark once.See the like expression, Jos.10. 21.] from the men, unto the beasts ; [i.e. neither against men, nor against the beasts.] that ye may know, that the LORD makes a seperation betwixt the Egyptians, and betwixt the Israelites.

8. Then shall all these thy servants come down to me, [viz.being sent unto me from thee] and encline (or bowe) themselves before me,Saying ; Go forth (now), thou and all the people, that follows thy footsteps ; [Heb. which is at thy feet, i.e. which follow thee, or are guided and gorvened by thee, obeying thy commands. See the like phrase, Judges 8:5. 1 Kings 20:10. 2 Kings 3:9.] and after that I shall go forth : [understand with all, and all the people of Israel with me, together with all we have, and that we shall be pleased to take along with us.] and he went forth from Pharao in heat of anger. [Moseh is zealous for the glory of God : otherwise he was a very meek man, Numbers 12:3.]

9. The LORD then had spoken to Moseh ; [Exod.3.19. and cha.10.1. and elsewhere] Pharao shall not hearken to you, that my wonders [i.e. wonderful plagues] may be multiplyed in Egypt.

10. And Moseh and Aaron did all these wonders before the face of Pharao ; yet the LORD hardned Pharaos heart, that he did not let the children of Israel go forth out of his land. [but being forced thereunto.See Exodus 3:19. and chapter 6. verse 1.]