Exodus 10:27

27 But ADONAI made Pharaoh hardhearted, and he would not let them go.

Exodus 10:27 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 10:27

But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart
Yet more and more: and he would not let them go;
his heart was set against it, his will was resolute, and he was determined never to let them go.

Exodus 10:27 In-Context

25 Moshe answered, "You must also see to it that we have sacrifices and burnt offerings, so that we can sacrifice to ADONAI our God.

26 Our livestock will also go with us - not a hoof will be left behind - because we must choose some of them to worship ADONAI our God, and we don't know which ones we will need to worship ADONAI until we get there."

27 But ADONAI made Pharaoh hardhearted, and he would not let them go.

28 Pharaoh said to them, "Get away from me! And you had better not see my face again, because the day you see my face, you will die!"

29 Moshe answered, "Well spoken! I will see your face no more."