King James Version
Exodus 7:23 in the King James Version says “And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.” — study this verse from Exodus chapter 7 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.”
Exodus 7:23 · KJV
And the fish that was in the river died; and the river stank, and the Egyptians could not drink of the water of the river; and there was blood throughout all the land of Egypt.
And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh's heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.
And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.
And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“into his house”
H1004a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“his heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
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