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A Deliberate Hardening
Commentators unanimously point out that the text explicitly says Pharaoh hardened his own heart. This happens after God shows mercy by removing the plague, highlighting that Pharaoh's resistance was a deliberate choice made in a moment of relief, not under duress.
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Exodus
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Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 8:32
19th Century
Bishop
Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also. — (). Again, it is after being impressed, and partially relenting, that Pharaoh hardens his …
John Gill
On Exodus 8:32
17th Century
Pastor
And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also As he did before, when he found the plague was removed, and the flies we…
Matthew Henry
On Exodus 8:20–32
17th Century
Minister
Pharaoh was early at his false devotions to the river; and should we seek more sleep and more slumber when any service to the Lord is to be done? T…