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Exodus 10:20

What does Exodus 10:20 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 10:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But Jehovah hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But Jehovah hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not sent the sons of Israel away.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, neither did he let the children of Israel go.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jehovah made Pharaoh's heart stubborn, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

Context

v.19And Jehovah turned an exceeding strong west wind, which took up the locusts, and drove them into the Red Sea; there remained not one locust in all the border of Egypt.

v.20This passage

v.21And Jehovah said unto Moses, Stretch out thy hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 7:13

    And Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he hearkened not unto them; as Jehovah had spoken.

  • Exodus 9:12

    And Jehovah hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken unto Moses.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:11

    And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error, that they should believe a lie:

  • Deuteronomy 2:30

    But Sihon king of Heshbon would not let us pass by him; for Jehovah thy God hardened his spirit, and made his heart obstinate, that he might deliver him into thy hand, as at this day.

  • Isaiah 6:9

    And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

  • Exodus 4:21

    And Jehovah said unto Moses, When thou goest back into Egypt, see that thou do before Pharaoh all the wonders which I have put in thy hand: but I will harden his heart and he will not let the people go.

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