Lutheran Lens Commentary: Exodus 9:13-35

## Lutheran Lens Reading of Exodus 9:13-35

### Tradition-Specific Interpretation

We read Exodus 9:13-35 through the Lutheran Lens as a vivid example of the Law's work in exposing the hardness of the human heart and the futility of rebellion against God. The plagues, particularly the seventh plague of hail, serve as a manifestation of God's righteous judgment, underscoring humanity's complete inability to meet God's demands. Yet, even amid this severe Law, there is a foreshadowing of the Gospel: God's continued engagement with Pharaoh points to His patience and desire for repentance, highlighting the ultimate fulfillment of grace in Christ. This passage reminds us that God's judgment and mercy are intertwined, preparing us to see Christ as the one who bears the fullness of God's wrath for us.

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