Exodus 10:20 nasb — But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go.

NASB

"But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go."

— Exodus 10:20, NASB

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Exodus 10 — Context

17

"Now therefore, please forgive my sin only this once, and make supplication to the LORD your God, that He would only remove this death from me."

18

He went out from Pharaoh and made supplication to the LORD.

19

So the LORD shifted the wind to a very strong west wind which took up the locusts and drove them into the Red Sea; not one locust was left in all the territory of Egypt.

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But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go.

21

Then the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even a darkness which may be felt."

22

So Moses stretched out his hand toward the sky, and there was thick darkness in all the land of Egypt for three days.

23

They did not see one another, nor did anyone rise from his place for three days, but all the sons of Israel had light in their dwellings.

Exodus 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 10:20 say?
Exodus 10:20 in the NASB reads: “But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go.”
Where is Exodus 10:20 in the Bible?
Exodus 10:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 10, verse 20.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 10:20.
What translation should I read Exodus 10:20 in?
Exodus 10:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 10:20?
Exodus 10:20 reads (NASB): “But the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he did not let the sons of Israel go.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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