7286. 'When they spoke to Pharaoh' means when those things were commanded. This is clear from the meaning of 'speaking to' as a command, dealt with in 7240; and from the representation of 'Pharaoh' as those who are steeped in falsities and engage in molestation, dealt with in 7107, 7110, 7126, 7141.

7126. 'Thus said Pharaoh' means regarding the molestations. This is clear from the representation of 'Pharaoh' as the ones who molest those who belong to the spiritual Church, dealt with several times already; so it is that molestation is meant.