參考版本 AFV  A  Faithful Version 的希臘文 2009版本   

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20. And the LORD said to Moses, “Rise up early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh. Lo, he comes forth to the water. And say to him, ‘Thus says the LORD, “Let My people go, so that they may serve Me.

21. And if you will not let My people go, behold, I will send swarms of flies on you, and on your servants, and on your people, and into your house. And the houses of the Egyptians shall be full of swarms of flies, and also the ground on which they are.

22. And in that day I will cut off the land of Goshen, in which My people live, so that no swarms of flies shall be there, so that you may know that I am the LORD in the midst of the earth.

23. And I will put a dividing line between My people and your people. This sign shall be tomorrow.” ’ ”

24. And the LORD did so. And teeming swarms of flies came into the house of Pharaoh, and into his servants’ houses, and into all the land of Egypt. The land was ruined because of the swarms.

25. And Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, “Go sacrifice to your God in the land.”

26. And Moses said, “It is not right to do so, for we shall sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians to the LORD our God. Lo, shall we sacrifice the abomination of the Egyptians before their eyes, and will they not stone us?

27. We will go three days’ journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the LORD our God, as He shall command us.”

28. And Pharaoh said, “I will let you go so that you may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness. Only you shall not go very far away. Pray for me.”

29. And Moses said, “Behold, I will go out from you, and I will pray to the LORD that the swarms of flies may depart from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people, tomorrow. But do not let Pharaoh deal deceitfully any more in not letting the people go to sacrifice to the LORD.”

30. And Moses went out from Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD.

31. And the LORD did according to the word of Moses. And He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people. There remained not one.

32. And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.

 (A Faithful Version)

20. 大能者對摩西說：早點起床，去找法老，他會出現在水邊。要對他說：那大能者要求容許祂的子民離去。

21. 若不容許，整個埃及全地都充滿蒼蠅。大群的蒼蠅會打擾你的臣僕、國民及你家。

22. 當蒼蠅臨到那日，歌珊地域會被分割出來，那裡沒有蒼蠅滋擾，讓你們曉得有大能者在他們當中。

23. 這是一條分隔的紅線，在明天出現，象徵著一邊是你的國民，一邊是我的子民。

24. 事就這樣行了。大群蒼蠅兇湧入法老王的住處，到臣僕的住的地方，佈滿埃及全地。整個埃及地域都被蒼蠅侵擾，麻煩之極。

25. 法老再次召摩西和亞倫，說：你們去曠野獻祭吧。

26. 摩西卻這樣回應說：這樣出去有點麻煩，埃及人不會容許我們出去作獻祭事宜，若這樣出去，這些人會追出來用石撃打我們。

27. 到曠野去向大能者獻祭，行程有三天的路程，

28. 法老說：我公告國民，容讓你們到曠野向那大能者獻祭和祈求。只是不能走遠。

29. 摩西說：感謝容許我們離開。這事會禀知那大能者讓蒼蠅從法老你家和眾臣僕及國民家中消失。希望明天，法老你不再行詭詐，不讓人去向大能者獻祭。

30. 摩西言盡於此，便離開法老，將結果向大能者回報。

31. 大能者按摩西的回話，如實履行：把蒼蠅從法老和他的臣僕及百姓那裡消失得一乾二淨。

32. 只是法老此時心有不甘，能讓以色列人離去？

在耶穌告訴人看舊約的時候，用文學寫作的比喻手法，去理解當中的事，內容是有特別的引申，也許災難是其中一個例子。

經過了三個災，都是小事，是生活的滋擾，對法老而言，沒有大的生活上影響。卻因為影響民眾，就有做反的理由。只因都是不危及生命的事，也就不大在乎。

過了一段時間，大能者都等得不耐煩。不是大能者不耐煩，而是子民的期待。而摩西似乎都失去信心，對事件的進度沒有信心，大能者就摧促摩西，主動再提醒摩西，法老今日又去河邊。

看來摩西是不太願意，大能者提醒，是法老沒有口齒，答應過卻沒有履行。要告訴他，若不履行，今番讓蒼蠅出馬。

蒼蠅為何比蚊更麻煩。牠不咬，但有聲音，出自翅膀震動的高頻率，尖而密襲，令人心不安寧，十分煩人。更甚者，是時時在你左右，揮之不去。這個方法一出，個然湊效，法老放人。

摩西可能有見識，又上了許多次被騙的當，上當多了，智慧也生出來。他問法老，人是放了，會不會讓其他人滋擾他們離去，因為路程有三天，有許多機會下手。摩西要法老承諾。法老是無奈地說會公告天下。這樣以色列人出關就有多一層的保證。

只是，摩西要最後發出了疑問：這事會那麼順利？摩西對人性有所了解！事件產生是心理反應，因人而異，法老有這心理作怪，他的後果是不守承諾。

領袖，在威迫的情況下，就算答應都有跟來的後著，因為條氣唔順。在心理學上有解釋：

Dissatisfaction is a multifaceted emotional state characterized by discontentment, often stemming from a perceived gap between current reality and desired expectations.  While it can serve as a constructive motivator for change and personal growth, chronic dissatisfaction poses significant risks to mental and physical well-being. 

The consequences of unresolved dissatisfaction are severe and pervasive.  Psychologically, it can lead to anxiety, depression, and a diminished sense of well-being, often manifesting as a persistent feeling of emptiness or “dysphoria.” Physically, prolonged dissatisfaction may result in fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and changes in appetite.  Socially, it strains relationships, fostering cynicism, bitterness, and isolation as individuals withdraw or become overly critical of others.

In professional and commercial contexts, the impact of dissatisfaction is equally damaging.  Employee dissatisfaction leads to low productivity, high turnover, absenteeism, and poor customer service, ultimately causing financial losses and reputational harm.  Similarly, customer dissatisfaction results in lost revenue, negative word-of-mouth, and brand damage, as dissatisfied clients are unlikely to return and may actively deter potential customers through negative reviews. 

可以參考這網址：

https://www.psychology-lexicon.com/cms/glossary/37-glossary-d/22970-dissatisfaction.html

這是現代人的在生活或是職場上的背景，沒有摩西和法老的實例。可以應用是因為都是人性當中，普遍的反應，不是特殊，只有小許例外。故此可以作為個人現象的參考。研究說出有後果卻沒有以那種方式呈現，不守承諾是當中的一類。

這情緒表現之所以唯真，是可以透過觀察去了解。也可以此作為試劑，驗證一下自己的情緒，從而進一步對自己的了解。