Key Verse Spotlight
Exodus 7:13 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.”
Exodus 7:13
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.
For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.
And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.
And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh's heart {is} hardened, he refuseth to let the people go.
Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.
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