Exodus 8:1

And the Lord spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Cross-reference

Exodus 8:20 Historical context

Exodus 8:20 repeats the same command with added detail about timing and location — reinforcing the ongoing demand.

Exodus 3:12 Historical context

Exodus 3:12 contains God's earlier promise to be with Moses, which underlies the repeated commission here to go to Pharaoh.

Exodus 3:18 Historical context

Exodus 3:18 gives the initial version of the message Moses must deliver—'let us go three days' journey'—repeated here in a new plague context.

Exodus 5:1 Historical context

Exodus 5:1 records the first instance of Moses and Aaron delivering this exact command to Pharaoh, showing the repeated pattern of confrontation.

Exodus 7:16 Historical context

Exodus 7:16 is the same command given before the first plague, closely matching the wording and structure of this repeated summons.

Exodus 9:1 Parallel

Exodus 9:1 again delivers the same ultimatum before a plague — showing the pattern.

Ezekiel 2:7 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:7 directly parallels the instruction to speak God's words whether they listen or not, exactly the scenario Moses faces with Pharaoh.

Jeremiah 1:17-19 shows a similar prophetic commission: God sends a messenger despite opposition, with a promise of protection and strength.

Ezekiel 2:6 Parallel

Ezekiel 2:6 likewise commands a prophet not to fear a rebellious audience, mirroring the opposition Moses faces when delivering God's message.

Jeremiah 15:19-21 echoes the same theme: God makes the prophet a fortified wall and delivers him from adversaries, reinforcing the commission pattern.