KJV ORIGINAL
But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let them go.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But the LORD made Pharaoh's heart stubborn, and he refused to let them go.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God allowed Pharaoh to become even more stubborn in his refusal to free the Israelites.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during the ninth plague (darkness) when Moses was negotiating with Pharaoh for the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Throughout the plague narrative, Pharaoh's heart is described as being hardened both by his own choices and by God's intervention. This hardening served God's larger purpose of demonstrating His power and ultimately delivering His people through miraculous means.
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