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Exodus 9:12

What does Exodus 9:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 9:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, and he would not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

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

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord hardened Pharao's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had spoken to Moses.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Jehovah made Pharaoh's heart stubborn, and he did not hearken to them, as Jehovah had told Moses.

Context

v.11And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians.

v.12This passage

v.13And Jehovah said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

Cross references

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

  • Revelation 16:10

    And the fifth poured out his bowl upon the throne of the beast; and his kingdom was darkened; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,

  • Psalms 81:11

    But my people hearkened not to my voice; And Israel would none of me.

  • 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.

  • Exodus 7:13

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

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