And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.
And the LORD said to Moses, 'Pharaoh's heart has become stubborn, and he refuses to let the people go.'
God is telling Moses that Pharaoh has hardened his heart and won't release the Israelites from slavery.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is acting as God's messenger to Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, demanding that he release the Israelites who are enslaved and suffering under harsh labor. God has already performed initial miracles through Moses and Aaron to prove His authority, but Pharaoh's stubborn refusal highlights the theme of human resistance to divine will. This sets the stage for the series of plagues that God will use to demonstrate His power and fulfill His promise to deliver His people.
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