Exodus 9:7

And Pharaoh sent to see; neither was there anything dead of those things that Israel possessed. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not release the people.

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In The King James Version

And Pharaoh sent, and, behold, there was not one of the cattle of the Israelites dead. And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people go.

In Context

6Therefore, the Lord accomplished this word the next day. And all the animals of the Egyptians died. Yet truly, of the animals of the sons of Israel, nothing at all perished.

8And the Lord said to Moses and to Aaron: “Take handfuls of ashes from the oven, and let Moses sprinkle it into the air, in the sight of Pharaoh.

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Cross References

Exodus 7:13And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had instructed.

Exodus 8:32And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, so that, even at this turn, he would not release the people.

Job 9:4He is understanding in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and yet had peace?

Isaiah 48:4For I knew that you are stubborn, and that your neck is like an iron sinew, and that your forehead is like brass.

Romans 9:18Therefore, he takes pity on whomever he wills, and he hardens whomever he wills.

Matthew Henry on Exodus 9:2-8

The Plagues of Egypt. ( b. c. 1491.) 1 Then the Lord said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the Lord God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me. 2 For if thou refuse to let them go, and wilt hold them still, 3 Behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thy cattle which is in the field, upon the horses, upon the asses, upon the camels, upon the oxen, and upon the sheep: there shall be a very grievous murrain. 4 And the Lord shall sever between the cattle of Israel and the cattle… Read the whole commentary →

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