Exodus 10:27

27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he was not willing to let them go.

Exodus 10:27 in Other Translations

KJV
27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.
ESV
27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he would not let them go.
NLT
27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart once more, and he would not let them go.
MSG
27 But God kept Pharaoh stubborn as ever. He wouldn't agree to release them.
CSB
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 But Moses said, “You must allow us to have sacrifices and burnt offerings to present to the LORD our God.
26 Our livestock too must go with us; not a hoof is to be left behind. We have to use some of them in worshiping the LORD our God, and until we get there we will not know what we are to use to worship the LORD.”
27 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he was not willing to let them go.
28 Pharaoh said to Moses, “Get out of my sight! Make sure you do not appear before me again! The day you see my face you will die.”
29 “Just as you say,” Moses replied. “I will never appear before you again.”

Cross References 1

  • 1. ver 20; S Exodus 4:21
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