Exodus 10:27

27 But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he was unwilling to 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 Moses responded, "You must also let us have sacrifices and burnt offerings to prepare for the Lord our God.
26 Even our livestock must go with us; not a hoof will be left behind because we will take some of them to worship the Lord our God. We will not know what we will use to worship the Lord until we get there."
27 But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he was unwilling to let them go.
28 Pharaoh said to him, "Leave me! Make sure you never see my face again, for on the day you see my face, you will die."
29 "As you've said," Moses replied, "I will never see your face again."
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