The Pulpit Commentary on Exodus 7:1

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

I have made thee a god to Pharaoh. Moses was diffident of appearing a second time before Pharaoh, who was so much his worldly superior. God reminds him that he is in truth very much Pharaoh's superior.

If Pharaoh has earthly, he has unearthly power. He is to Pharaoh "as a god," with a right to command his obedience, and with strength to enforce his commands. Aaron shall be thy prophet, i.e. "thy spokesman"—the interpreter of thy will to others.

Compare Exodus 4:16.

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