Exodus 8:15 kjv — But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.

King James Version

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

— Exodus 8:15, King James Version

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Exodus 8 — Context

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And Moses and Aaron went out from Pharaoh: and Moses cried unto the Lord because of the frogs which he had brought against Pharaoh.

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And the Lord did according to the word of Moses; and the frogs died out of the houses, out of the villages, and out of the fields.

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And they gathered them together upon heaps: and the land stank.

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

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And the Lord said unto Moses, Say unto Aaron, Stretch out thy rod, and smite the dust of the land, that it may become lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

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And they did so; for Aaron stretched out his hand with his rod, and smote the dust of the earth, and it became lice in man, and in beast; all the dust of the land became lice throughout all the land of Egypt.

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And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast.

Exodus 8:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 8:15 say?
Exodus 8:15 in the King James Version reads: “But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had said.”
Where is Exodus 8:15 in the Bible?
Exodus 8:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 8, verse 15.
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 8:15.
What translation should I read Exodus 8:15 in?
Exodus 8:15 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 8:15?
Exodus 8:15 reads (KJV): “But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto 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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