Exodus 10:20

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go.

American Standard Version (1901)

But Jehovah hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

Bible in Basic English

But the Lord made Pharaoh's heart hard, and he did not let the children of Israel go.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord hardened Pharao’s heart, neither did he let the children of Israel go.

Free Bible Version

But the Lord made Pharaoh stubborn, and he would not let the Israelites go.

Geneva Bible 1599

But the Lord hardened Pharaohs heart, and hee did not let the children of Israel goe.

King James (Authorized) Version

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.

One Unity Resource Bible

But Adonai hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he didn’t let the children of Israel [God prevails] go.

Translation for Translators

But Yahweh made the king stubborn [IDM] again, and he did not let the Israeli people go.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But Yahweh hardened Pharaoh's heart, and Pharaoh did not let the Israelites go.

Noah Webster Bible

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go.

World English Bible

But Yahweh hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he didn’t let the children of Israel go.

Young's Literal Translation

and Jehovah strengtheneth the heart of Pharaoh, and he hath not sent the sons of Israel away.

Context

The Eighth Plague: Locusts

¹⁹And the LORD changed the wind to a very strong west wind that carried off the locusts and blew them into the Red Sea. Not a single locust remained anywhere in Egypt. ²⁰But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go.

Summary

In Exodus 10:20, we see the continuation of the plague of darkness that the Lord brought upon Egypt as a judgment against Pharaoh's refusal to let the Israelites go. This darkness was so thick that it could be felt, symbolizing the spiritual blindness and oppression that sin brings. Despite the darkness that enveloped Egypt, the Israelites had light in their dwellings, signifying God's protection and provision for His people amidst judgment. This verse showcases God's power over creation and His faithfulness to those who trust in Him, even in the midst of chaos and darkness.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord said unto Moses,.... About the eleventh day of the month Abib: stretch out thine hand toward heaven; where the luminaries are, and from whence light comes: that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt; that is, what caused it, the gross vapours and thick fogs; for otherwise darkness itself, being a privation of light, cannot be felt: Onkelos paraphrases it,"after that the darkness of the night is removed;''so Jonathan; that it might appear to be different from that, and be much grosser.