KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with an high hand.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD made Pharaoh king of Egypt stubborn and determined, so he chased after the Israelites. Meanwhile, the Israelites had left Egypt boldly and confidently.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God allowed Pharaoh to become stubborn so he would chase the Israelites, while God's people left Egypt with confidence and boldness.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs right after the tenth plague (death of the firstborn) when Pharaoh finally released the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The phrase about Israel going out 'with a high hand' means they left triumphantly and defiantly, no longer as cowering slaves but as free people under God's protection.
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