Exodus 9:12 net — But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted to Moses.

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"But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted to Moses."

— Exodus 9:12, NET Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

9

It will become fine dust over the whole land of Egypt and will cause boils to break out and fester on both people and animals in all the land of Egypt.”

10

So they took soot from a furnace and stood before Pharaoh, Moses threw it into the air, and it caused festering boils to break out on both people and animals.

11

The magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils, for boils were on the magicians and on all the Egyptians.

12

But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted to Moses.

13

The Seventh Blow: Hail The LORD said to Moses,“Get up early in the morning, stand before Pharaoh, and tell him,‘This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has said:“Release my people so that they may serve me!

14

For this time I will send all my plagues on your very self and on your servants and your people, so that you may know that there is no one like me in all the earth.

15

For by now I could have stretched out my hand and struck you and your people with plague, and you would have been destroyed from the earth.

Exodus 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:12 say?
Exodus 9:12 in the NET Bible reads: “But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted 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 (NET): “But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he did not listen to them, just as the LORD had predicted 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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