Exodus 8:32

32 But this time also Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not let the people go.

Exodus 8:32 in Other Translations

32 And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.

32 But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also, and did not let the people go.

32 But Pharaoh again became stubborn and refused to let the people go.

32 But Pharaoh became stubborn once again and wouldn't release the people.

32 But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time also and did not let the people go.

Exodus 8:32 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 8:32

And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also
As he did before, when he found the plague was removed, and the flies were gone: neither would he let the people go;
through pride and covetousness, being loath to have the number of those under his dominion so much diminished, and to lose so large a branch of his revenues arising from the labour of these people.

Exodus 8:32 In-Context

30 Then Moses left Pharaoh and prayed to the LORD,

31 and the LORD did what Moses asked. The flies left Pharaoh and his officials and his people; not a fly remained.

32 But this time also Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not let the people go.

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 7:14; ver 8,15; Exodus 4:21