The final three plagues G-d's power is shown - to whom? Egypt or the Jews? The opening verses of the parsha suggest that not only did G-d intend the plagues to be a sign to the Egyptians so that Pharaoh would "let my people go." These miraculous signs would also be recalled by Jews throughout the generations so we would know "that I am G-d." The observance of Passover is described later in the portion, including the commandment (Ex 12:26-27, 13:8) to tell the story to our children (
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The final three plagues G-d's power is shown - to whom? Egypt or the Jews? The opening verses of the parsha suggest that not only did G-d intend the plagues to be a sign to the Egyptians so that Pharaoh would "let my people go." These miraculous signs would also be recalled by Jews throughout the generations so we would know "that I am G-d." The observance of Passover is described later in the portion, including the commandment (Ex 12:26-27, 13:8) to tell the story to our children (