Exodus 10:27

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 also let us have sacrifices and burnt offerings to sacrifice to the Lord our God.

26 Our livestock also must go with us; not a hoof shall be left behind, for we must choose some of them for the worship of the Lord our God, and we will not know what to use to worship the Lord until we arrive there."

27 But the Lord hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he was unwilling to let them go.

28 Then Pharaoh said to him, "Get away from me! Take care that you do not see my face again, for on the day you see my face you shall die."

29 Moses said, "Just as you say! I will never see your face again."