Exodus 7:13

13 And Pharaoh’s heart became hard, that he hearkened not unto 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 wise men and sorcerers; now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their fire worship.

12 For each one cast down his rod, and they became dragons; but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.

13 And Pharaoh’s heart became hard, that he hearkened not unto them as the LORD had said.

14 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is become grievous, for he refuses to let the people go.

15 Go unto Pharaoh in the morning; behold, he goes out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river’s brink before him and take in thy hand the rod which was turned to a serpent