Exodus 8:15

Verse

When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.

American Standard Version (1901)

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken.

Bible in Basic English

But when Pharaoh saw that there was peace for a time, he made his heart hard and did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And Pharao seeing that rest was given, hardened his own heart, and did not hear them, as the Lord had commanded.

Free Bible Version

But when Pharaoh realized the plague had passed he chose to become hard and stubborn again, wouldn't listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had predicted.

Geneva Bible 1599

But when Pharaoh sawe that hee had rest giuen him, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not vnto them, as the Lord had said.

King James (Authorized) Version

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.

One Unity Resource Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and didn’t sh'ma ·hear obey· them, as Adonai had spoken.

Translation for Translators

But when the king saw that the problem was ended, he became stubborn [IDM] again. And just as Yahweh had predicted, he would not pay attention to what Aaron and Moses/we told him.

Unlocked Literal Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as Yahweh had said that he would do.

Noah Webster Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respit, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not to them, as the LORD had said.

World English Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and didn’t listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.

Young's Literal Translation

And Pharaoh seeth that there hath been a respite, and he hath hardened his heart, and hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken.

Context

The Second Plague: Frogs

¹⁴They were piled into countless heaps, and there was a terrible stench in the land. ¹⁵When Pharaoh saw that there was relief, however, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had said.

Sermons

A Good Reminder About a Bad Heart

Jack Hayford

Summary

In this verse, Pharaoh witnessed the magicians' inability to replicate the plague of gnats, acknowledging the finger of God at work. Despite this recognition, Pharaoh's heart remained hardened, and he refused to let the Israelites go. This highlights the ongoing battle between God's power and human pride, showcasing Pharaoh's stubborn resistance to God's authority. The verse serves as a reminder of the consequences of resisting God's will and the importance of humility and obedience in responding to His divine interventions.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And the Lord said unto Moses,.... On the twenty seventh day of the month, according to Bishop Usher, the same day the flogs were removed; no warning is given him of the next plague, at least there is no account of any: say unto Aaron, stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land; in some one part of the land, that place nearest to him where there was a quantity of dust; for it cannot be imagined that he should smite all the dust of the land in every part of it, but smiting one part served for the whole: that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt: not gnats, as some, nor flies, as others, but lice, though perhaps not of the common and ordinary sort, but new and extraordinary, and it may be of different sorts, suitable to different creatures.