Pharaoh
What does Pharaoh say in the Bible?
Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, is recorded in Scripture primarily in Genesis and Exodus, with a brief mention in 1 Kings, totaling 25 verses. His speech often revolves around themes of authority, defiance, and negotiation, particularly in relation to Moses and the Israelites. Notable moments include his initial refusal to acknowledge the LORD's command to release the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 5:2, and his later admissions of sin against God in Exodus 10:16. Pharaoh's words highlight the tension between human power and divine sovereignty, illustrating the consequences of pride and resistance to God's will.
Notable passages
And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.
And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
1 Kings
1 passageExodus
9 passages2And Pharaoh said, Who is the LORD, that I should obey his voice to let Israel go? I know not the LORD, neither will I let Israel go.
5And Pharaoh said, Behold, the people of the land now are many, and ye make them rest from their burdens. 6And Pharaoh commanded the same day the taskmasters of the people, and their officers, saying,
17But he said, Ye are idle, ye are idle: therefore ye say, Let us go and do sacrifice to the LORD.
8Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron, and said, Intreat the LORD, that he may take away the frogs from me, and from my people; and I will let the people go, that they may do sacrifice unto the LORD.
25And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land.
28And Pharaoh said, I will let you go, that ye may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only ye shall not go very far away: intreat for me.
16Then Pharaoh called for Moses and Aaron in haste; and he said, I have sinned against the LORD your God, and against you.
24And Pharaoh called unto Moses, and said, Go ye, serve the LORD; only let your flocks and your herds be stayed: let your little ones also go with you.
28And Pharaoh said unto him, Get thee from me, take heed to thyself, see my face no more; for in that day thou seest my face thou shalt die.
Genesis
12 passages18And Pharaoh called Abram, and said, What is this that thou hast done unto me? why didst thou not tell me that she was thy wife?
20And Pharaoh commanded his men concerning him: and they sent him away, and his wife, and all that he had.
15And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I have dreamed a dream, and there is none that can interpret it: and I have heard say of thee, that thou canst understand a dream to interpret it.
17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, In my dream, behold, I stood upon the bank of the river:
38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? 39And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
41And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, See, I have set thee over all the land of Egypt.
44And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt. 45And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.
17And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Say unto thy brethren, This do ye; lade your beasts, and go, get you unto the land of Canaan;
3And Pharaoh said unto his brethren, What is your occupation? And they said unto Pharaoh, Thy servants are shepherds, both we, and also our fathers.
5And Pharaoh spake unto Joseph, saying, Thy father and thy brethren are come unto thee:
8And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old art thou?
6And Pharaoh said, Go up, and bury thy father, according as he made thee swear.