Exodus 9:35

ESV So the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not let the people of Israel go, just as the Lord had spoken through Moses.

NIV So Pharaoh’s heart was hard and he would not let the Israelites go, just as the Lord had said through Moses.

NASB So Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he did not let the sons of Israel go, just as the Lord had spoken through Moses.

CSB So Pharaoh’s heart was hard, and he did not let the Israelites go, as the Lord had said through Moses.

NLT Because his heart was hard, Pharaoh refused to let the people leave, just as the Lord had predicted through Moses.

KJV And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, neither would he let the children of Israel go; as the Lord had spoken by Moses.

NKJV So the heart of Pharaoh was hard; neither would he let the children of Israel go, as the Lord had spoken by Moses.

What does Exodus 9:35 mean?

Despite seven supernatural, devastating plagues (Exodus 7:21; 8:6, 17, 24; 9:6, 10, 24) Pharaoh has again chosen to reject the Lord's commands (Exodus 9:34). He refuses to submit to God. Pharaoh's own decisions (Exodus 5:2; 7:13–14, 22; 8:15, 19, 32) will result in a horrific form of judgment. He will no longer be able to repent (Exodus 4:21). Instead, the Lord will use Pharaoh as an illustration of God's wrath (Exodus 10:20, 27; 11:10; 14:8–9). While God welcomes any who come to Him in sincerity (John 3:16–17; 6:27), no one has an infinite time to respond (Proverbs 29:1; Isaiah 55:6; Luke 13:25; Hebrews 9:27; 2 Peter 3:8–13).

In many ways, the attitude of these Egyptian leaders parallels the way the Antichrist and those with him will live during the tribulation. Many plagues, signs, and catastrophes will take place (Revelation 6—19). But the world will follow the Antichrist's lead and harden their hearts toward the Lord. Despite so many obvious signs, many will choose to reject God and suffer eternally for their choice (Revelation 20:11–15).

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