Exodus 8:15 - Printer Friendly

ESV: But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart and would not listen to them, as the Lord had said.

NIV: But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had said.

NASB: But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, just as the Lord had said.

CSB: But when Pharaoh saw there was relief, he hardened his heart and would not listen to them, as the Lord had said.

NLT: But when Pharaoh saw that relief had come, he became stubborn. He refused to listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had predicted.

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

NKJV: But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not heed them, as the Lord had said.

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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