Exodus 9:7
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Pharaoh sent officials and found that none of the livestock of the Israelites had died. But Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not let the people go.
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But Pharaoh's heart still continued hardened, though he convinced himself by direct inquiry that the cattle of the Israelites had been spared.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have an account of three more of the plagues of Egypt. I. Murrain among the cattle, which was fatal to them (Exo 9:1-7). II. Boils upon man and beast (Exo 9:8-12). III. Hail, with thunder and lightning. 1. Warning is given of this plague (Exo 9:13-21). 2. It is inflicted, to their great terror (Exo 9:22-26). 3. Pharaoh, in a fright, renews his treaty with Moses, but instantly breaks his word (Exo 9:27, etc.).
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Then the LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh’s heart is unyielding; he refuses to let the people go.
But Pharaoh hardened his heart this time as well, and he would not let the people go.
Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said to Moses.
For I knew that you are stubborn; your neck is iron and your forehead is bronze.
God is wise in heart and mighty in strength. Who has resisted Him and prospered?
But when his heart became arrogant and his spirit was hardened with pride, he was deposed from his royal throne, and his glory was taken from him.
A man who remains stiff-necked after much reproof will suddenly be shattered beyond recovery.