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NASB | Exodus 10:20 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 10:20 But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart [so that it was even more resolved and obstinate], and he did not let the Israelites go. |
Bible Question: Do you know any explanation(s) why God hardened Pharaoh's heart, so he[pharaoh] wouldn't let the Israelites go?(Exodus 10:20) except for the reason stated in Romans 9:16-18. I thought everyone suffered, including the Israelites. |
Bible Answer: In Exo 5:2 we see that Pharaoh hardened his own heart prior to the time that God "hardened" his heart. It’s not like Pharoah did anything against his own will. This is much like what is explained in Rom 1 where it is said that God sometimes allows people to continue in their rebellion against Him. God allowed Pharaoh's rebellion against Him to work for His glory. Deu 7:8 says that God delivered the Israelites from Pharoah's bondage with a "mighty hand" instead of a gentle hand, as would have occurred if Pharaoh had shown favor to the Israelites. Other scripture says God chose the take them out with a mighty hand instead of a gentle hand so that His signs and wonders would be increased in Egypt, that Pharoah and his army would know that the God of Israel was the true and mighty God, and that God would be glorified. retxar |
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