King James Version
What Does Exodus 8:32 Mean?
“And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.”
Context
30
And Moses went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.
31
And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.
32
And Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also, neither would he let the people go.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(32) **Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also.**—Comp, Exodus 8:15. Again, it is after being impressed, and partially relenting, that Pharaoh hardens his own heart.
**Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
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Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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