Exodus 10:27

27 But the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, 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 But Moses said, You will have to let us take burned offerings to put before the Lord our God.
26 So our cattle will have to go with us, not one may be kept back; for they are needed for the worship of the Lord our God; we have no knowledge what offering we have to give till we come to the place.
27 But the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, and he would not let them go.
28 And Pharaoh said to him, Go away from me, take care that you come not again before me; for the day when you see my face again will be your last.
29 And Moses said, You say truly; I will not see your face again.
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