But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.
But the LORD made Pharaoh's heart stubborn, so that he would not let the people of Israel go.
God allowed Pharaoh to become even more stubborn in his refusal to free the Israelites from slavery.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through a series of plagues meant to demonstrate His power over the Egyptian gods and Pharaoh's authority. Pharaoh repeatedly hardens his heart against God's commands, and in this specific verse, after the plague of locusts, God Himself hardens Pharaoh's heart to fulfill His purposes and reveal His sovereignty. This event is part of the larger narrative of Israel's liberation, showing God's control in the midst of human defiance.
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