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Yahweh said to Moses, "Go in to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart, and the heart of his servants, that I may show these my signs in the midst of them,
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The Purpose in the Hardening
Commentators explain that God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart was not arbitrary but purposeful. By prolonging the conflict, God created the opportunity for a greater display of His power. This was done primarily for Israel's benefit, to provide an unforgettable story of redemption and impress upon them the greatness of the God who chose them.
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Exodus
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19th Century
Anglican
The eighth plague, like the third and fourth, was one where insect life was called in to serve God’s purposes, and chastise the presumption of His …
Baptist
God would stamp the early history of Israel with the deep impression of his Godhead. His overthrow of the proud Egyptian king should let Israel kno…
16th Century
Protestant
And the Lord said. Moses passes on to another plague, by which God took vengeance on the treachery and obstinacy of the wicked king; namel…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord said to Moses, go in to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart Or, as so…
Presbyterian
The plagues of Egypt show the sinfulness of sin. They warn people not to strive with their Maker. Pharaoh had pretended to humble himself, but it w…
