Exodus 7:13 akjv — And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶

American King James Version

"And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶ "

— Exodus 7:13, American King James Version

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Exodus 7 — Context

10

And Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent.

11

Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

12

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods.

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And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶

14

And the LORD said to Moses, Pharaoh’s heart is hardened, he refuses to let the people go.

15

Get you to Pharaoh in the morning; see, he goes out to the water; and you shall stand by the river’s brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shall you take in your hand.

16

And you shall say to him, The LORD God of the Hebrews has sent me to you, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, till now you would not hear.

Exodus 7:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:13 say?
Exodus 7:13 in the American King James Version reads: “And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶ ”
Where is Exodus 7:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 13.
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 7:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:13 in?
Exodus 7:13 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 7:13?
Exodus 7:13 reads (AKJV): “And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart, that he listened not to them; as the LORD had said. ¶ ” 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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