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NASB | Revelation 13:8 All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 13:8 All the inhabitants of the earth will fall down and worship him, everyone whose name has not been written since the foundation of the world in the Book of Life of the Lamb who has been slain [as a willing sacrifice]. |
Bible Question:
Tim, Thanks for posting these verses. From these verses it appears that both God and Pharaoh harden Pharaoh's heart? Seems like a contradiction. Doesn't it? In Christ...Doug |
Bible Answer: Greetings Doug! It more than 'appears' that both God and Pharaoh hardened Pharaoh's heart! ;-) The text actually says that both did. As far as this being a contradiction, I don't see it that way. Allow me to use a human example. My wife and I have been married for almost 20 years now. Over that time, I have learned what buttons not to push with my wife. If I wanted to 'provoke' a certain response from her, I could do it quite easily. So, why would it be any more difficult for God to work the circumstances around Pharoah? Let's say that God KNEW that if Moses went in and issued an ultimatum to Pharoah that Pharoah would respond it the way that he did. Would it not be correct to say that both played a part? God provided the bait and Pharoah swallowed it! :-) God worked out His plan and Pharoah is responsible for his choices. I think it worked out rather well! :-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |