Exodus 9:12 web — Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken to Moses.

World English Bible

"Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken to Moses."

— Exodus 9:12, World English Bible

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Exodus 9 — Context

9

It shall become small dust over all the land of Egypt, and shall be a boil breaking forth with boils on man and on animal, throughout all the land of Egypt."

10

They took ashes of the furnace, and stood before Pharaoh; and Moses sprinkled it up toward the sky; and it became a boil breaking forth with boils on man and on animal.

11

The magicians couldn't stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boils were on the magicians, and on all the Egyptians.

12

Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken to Moses.

13

Yahweh said to Moses, "Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and tell him, 'This is what Yahweh, the God of the Hebrews, says: "Let my people go, that they may serve me.

14

For this time I will send all my plagues against your heart, against your officials, and against your people; that you may know that there is none like me in all the earth.

15

For now I would have put forth my hand, and struck you and your people with pestilence, and you would have been cut off from the earth;

Exodus 9:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 9:12 say?
Exodus 9:12 in the World English Bible reads: “Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken 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 (WEB): “Yahweh hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken 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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