Exodus 8:15

“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 (KJV)

Other Translations

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respit, he hardned his heart, and hearkened not vnto them, as the Lord had said.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and did not listen to them, as the LORD had said.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them, as Jehovah had spoken.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But when Pharaoh saw that there was peace for a time, he made his heart hard and did not give ear to them, as the Lord had said.
- Basic English Bible

And Pharaoh saw that there was respite; and he hardened his heart, and hearkened not to them, as Jehovah had said.
- Darby Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was respit, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not to them, as the LORD had said.
- Webster's Bible

But when Pharaoh saw that there was a respite, he hardened his heart, and didn't listen to them, as Yahweh had spoken.
- World English Bible

And Pharaoh seeth that there hath been a respite, and he hath hardened his heart, and hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken.
- Youngs Literal Bible

(8:11) But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart, and hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had spoken.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 8:15


8:15 But when Pharaoh saw that there was respite, he hardened his heart - Observe he did it himself, not God, any otherwise than by not hindering.


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