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Exodus 9:35 Β· KJV

"And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses."

King James Version

What does Exodus 9:35 mean? β†’

Passage Context

33And Moses went out of the city from Pharaoh, and spread abroad his hands unto the LORD: and the thunders and hail ceased, and the rain was not poured upon the earth.
34And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.
35And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the LORD had spoken by Moses.

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Reflection Questions

1

What areas of your life do you find hard to surrender to God?

2

How does pride affect your decisions?

3

When have you seen the consequences of hardening your heart?

Life Application

faith

Be open to God's guidance and avoid hardening your heart against His will.

relationships

Practice humility in your interactions with others to foster better relationships.

People in This Verse

PharaohOT

The ruler of Egypt, often considered a god, who had significant power and influence over the land.

First appearance: Genesis 41:1

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Pharaoh's hardened heart serves as a warning against rejecting God's call, a theme echoed in the New Testament where people are called to respond to Jesus.

See also: Hebrews 3:15

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