Exodus 8:15

What does Exodus 8:15 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 8:15 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But when Pharaoh saw that there was peace for a time, he made his heart hard and did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Pharaoh seeth that there hath been a respite, and he hath hardened his heart, and hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Pharao seeing that rest was given, hardened his own heart, and did not hear them, as the Lord had commanded.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Pharaoh saw that there was respite; and he hardened his heart, and hearkened not to them, as Jehovah had said.

Context

v.14And they gathered them together in heaps; and the land stank.

v.15This passage

v.16And Jehovah said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the earth, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

Cross references

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

  • Revelation 16:9

    And men were scorched with great heat: and they blasphemed the name of God who hath the power over these plagues; and they repented not to give him glory.

  • Exodus 7:13

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

  • Ecclesiastes 8:11

    Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

  • 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.

  • Hebrews 3:8

    Harden not your hearts, as in the provocation, Like as in the day of the trial in the wilderness,

  • Exodus 14:5

    And it was told the king of Egypt that the people were fled: and the heart of Pharaoh and of his servants was changed towards the people, and they said, What is this we have done, that we have let Israel go from serving us?

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