But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and didn`t listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

When Pharaoh saw that there was respite. —Hebrew, a breathing space.

He hardened his heart.

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

But when Pharaoh saw. From this, it appears that the wretched tyrant, like a winding serpent, twisted and turned his mind to devious plans…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite
From his affliction, as the Targum of Jonathan adds; the plague was remo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Pharaoh is plagued with frogs; their vast numbers made them severe plagues to the Egyptians. God could have plagued Egypt with lions, or bears, or …

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