Exodus 7:13

13 And he hardened Pharaoh's heart that he hearkened not to them; as the LORD had said.

Exodus 7:13 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 7:13

And he hardened Pharaoh's heart
Or, "notwithstanding the heart of Pharaoh was hardened" ^F1; though he saw the rods of his magicians devoured by rod; or "therefore" ^F2 his heart was hardened, because he saw that the rods of his magicians became serpents as well as Aaron's; in which there was a deception of sight, and which was suffered for the hardening of his heart, there being other wonders and miracles to be wrought, for showing forth the divine power, before Israel must be let go:

that he hearkened not unto them;
to Moses and Aaron, and comply with their demand, to dismiss the people of Israel:

as the Lord had said;
or foretold he would not.

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FOOTNOTES:

F1 (qzxyw) "attamen obfirmatum est", Junius & Tremellius.
F2 "Itaque", Piscator.

Exodus 7:13 In-Context

11 Then Pharaoh also called the wise-men, and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

12 For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

13 And he hardened Pharaoh's heart that he hearkened not to them; as the LORD had said.

14 And the LORD said to Moses, Pharaoh's heart [is] hardened; he refuseth to let the people go.

15 Go to Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out to the water, and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he cometh; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thy hand.