A small #chiasm in #exodus 18:10 illustrates that, although the Hebrews were under the power of the Egyptian people and forced to serve them, it was Pharaoh who was ultimately to blame. As the supreme ruler of Egypt, he could have freed the Hebrews at any time.

- A - Delivered from the hand of the Egyptians (m'yod mitzrayim)
--- B - Delivered from the hand of Pharaoh (m'yod pharaoh)
- A - Delivered from under the hand of the Egyptians (m'takhat yod)

Notice that the first part says "from the hand" and the last says "from under the hand". The former indicates being under the power of the Egyptians, while the second indicates being subjected to forced labor by them.

#biblepatterns #yitro