Exodus 10:27

27 But the Lord hardened the heart of Pharao, 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 And Moses said, Nay, but thou shalt give to us whole burnt-offerings and sacrifices, which we will sacrifice to the Lord our God.

26 And our cattle shall go with us, and we will not leave a hoof behind, for of them we will take to serve the Lord our God: but we know not in what manner we shall serve the Lord our God, until we arrive there.

27 But the Lord hardened the heart of Pharao, and he would not let them go.

28 And Pharao says, Depart from me, beware of seeing my face again, for in what day thou shalt appear before me, thou shalt die.

29 And Moses says, Thou hast said, I will not appear in thy presence again.