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Exodus 9

Exodus 9:12

The Sixth Plague: Boils · Exodus 9:8–12
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Translations

Modern
But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said to Moses.
Traditional
And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh, and he hearkened not unto them; as the Lord had spoken unto Moses.
Literal
And YHWH strengthened the heart of Pharaoh, and he did not listen to them, as YHWH had spoken to Moses.
Latin
Induravitque Dominus cor Pharaonis, et non audivit eos, sicut locutus est Dominus ad Moysen.

Original

Hebrew
English
But the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said to Moses.

Notes

Exodus 9:12

Plagues five and six seemed to end on their own because Pharaoh did not plead for them to stop.

Exodus 9:8–12

The sixth plague caused painful boils on people and animals. The magicians could not copy this sign and could not protect themselves. They were completely defeated.

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh Hardened Hearts The Plagues

Events

People

Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Jannes and Jambres Magic Numbers and Numerology Plague Plagues upon Egypt

Topics

Disobedience to God of Pharaoh, in Refusing to Let the People of Israel Go Hardened Hearts Heart: Hardened Hearts: Pharoah Plague of Boils and Open Sores