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NASB | Exodus 4:21 ¶ The LORD said to Moses, "When you go back to Egypt see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders which I have put in your power; but I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 4:21 ¶ The LORD said to Moses, "When you return to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders (miracles) which I have put in your hand, but I will harden his heart and make him stubborn so that he will not let the people go. |
Subject: Why was his heart hardened? |
Bible Note: Hi Tim, Excellent points, my brother! One thing you bring to my mind, that I think I've always assumed the answer, but I realize that I don't know, is if Pharaoh's heart might have softened between judgments, in which times he could have turned had he been inclined. I don't know. I agree fully with you that we cannot embrace a position that does not acknowledge the truth of both sides. I find this same to be true in any discussion of free-will/divine election. Both are clearly taught, and yet I do not understand how both can simultaneously be!! I do not believe we will know the answer to that riddle this side of eternity. (should anyone want to try, email me at markdseyler@yahoo.com - that is not for the forum ;-) I appreciate that you brought out the point that this is redemptive in nature. I think many of us tend to forget that. Thank you for your thoughts! Love in Christ, Mark |