Psalms 105:25 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He changed their hearts to hate his people and to scheme against his servants.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God allowed the Egyptians' hearts to turn against the Israelites, leading them to plot and act deceitfully toward God's chosen people.

📚 Historical Context

Psalm 105 is a hymn of praise that recounts God's faithfulness to Israel by retelling key events from their history, starting from the covenant with Abraham and leading up to the Exodus. This verse specifically refers to how God allowed the Egyptians' hearts to harden against the Israelites, resulting in their oppression and enslavement, as described in the book of Exodus. This action was part of God's larger plan to demonstrate His power and deliver His people through miraculous intervention.

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