Exodus 9:12 cpdv — And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord said to Moses.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord said to Moses."

— Exodus 9:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 9 — Context

9

And let there be dust upon all the land of Egypt. For there will be sores and swelling pustules on men and on beasts, throughout the entire land of Egypt.”

10

And they took ashes from the oven, and they stood in the sight of Pharaoh, and Moses sprinkled it in the air. And there came sores with swelling pustules on men and on beasts.

11

Neither could the sorcerers stand in the sight of Moses, because of the sores that were on them and on all the land of Egypt.

12

And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord said to Moses.

13

And the Lord said to Moses: “Rise up in the morning, and stand in the sight of Pharaoh, and you will say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord God of the Hebrews: Release my people to sacrifice to me.

14

For at this turn, I will send all my plagues upon your heart, and upon your servants, and upon your people. So may you know that there is no one like me in all the earth.

15

For now, extending my hand, I shall strike you and your people with pestilence, and you will perish from the earth.

Exodus 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:12 say?
Exodus 9:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord said to Moses.”
Where is Exodus 9:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 9:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 9, verse 12.
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 9:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 9:12 in?
Exodus 9:12 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 9:12?
Exodus 9:12 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord said to Moses.” 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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