Exodus 7:13

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 7:8-13

The first time that Moses made his application to Pharaoh, he produced his instructions only; now he is directed to produce his credentials, and does accordingly. 1. It is taken for granted that Pharaoh would challenge these demandants to work a miracle, that, by a performance evidently above the power of nature, they might prove their commission from the God of nature. Pharaoh will say, Show a miracle; not with any desire to be convinced, but with the hope that none will be wrought, and then... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Exodus 7:13

And he hardened Pharaoh's heart ,.... Or, "notwithstanding the heart of Pharaoh was hardened" F1 ויחזק "attamen obfirmatum est", Junius & Tremellius. ; though he saw the rods of his magicians devoured by rod; or "therefore" F2 "Itaque", Piscator. his heart was hardened, because he saw that the rods of his magicians became serpents as well as Aaron's; in which there was a deception of sight, and which was suffered for the hardening of his heart, there being other wonders and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Exodus 7:13

And he hardened Pharaoh's heart - פרעה לב ויחזק vaiyechezak leb Paroh , "And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened," the identical words which in Exodus 7:22 ; are thus translated, and which should have been rendered in the same way here, lest the hardening, which was evidently the effect of his own obstinate shutting of his eyes against the truth, should be attributed to God. See Clarke's note on Exodus 4:21 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 7:8-13

The credentials of God's ambassadors to the froward. I. THE DEMANDS OF GOD , THOUGH REJECTED , CANNOT BE BANISHED . The rod which Pharaoh refuses to be shepherded by, cast down before him, springs into life. To those who refuse obedience to God's Word, that Word will cling and become a living thing. Israel thought to have done with God and to be like the heathen: it was a vain dream. Pharaoh would shake off care, and become like one of whom God had asked nothing:... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 7:8-13

The first sign to Pharaoh: the rod becomes a serpent. I. NOTICE THE REMARKABLE REQUEST WHICH JEHOVAH INDICATES THAT PHARAOH MAY MAKE . Perhaps we might even say, will make. "When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you." This is a great change from his former attitude, that he should be capable of stooping to such a request. But men who have despotic power sometimes do strange and contradictory things. The freaks of tyrants in the way of a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 7:8-14

The rod turned into a serpent. On this sign, notice— I. ITS SIGNIFICANCE . 1 . Its distinctness from the similar sign wrought for the conviction of the Israelites. On the meaning of the latter, see Exodus 4:1-6 . There the serpent into which the rod was turned seemed to denote the power of the monarch—the royal and divine power of Egypt—of which the serpent was an Egyptian emblem. However threatening the aspect of this power to Moses and the Israelites, the sign taught them... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 7:10-13

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 7:13

And he hardened Pharaoh's heart . Rather, "But Pharaoh's heart was hard. " The verb employed is not active, but neuter; and "his heart" is not the accusative, but the nominative. Pharaoh's heart was too hard for the sign to make much impression on it. He did not see that Moses had done much more than his own magicians could do. As the Lord had said . See Exodus 7:4 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 7:13

And he hardened - Or Pharaoh’s heart was hardened. See Exodus 4:21. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Exodus 7:13

Exodus 7:13. And he hardened Pharaoh’s heart That is, permitted it to be hardened: or, as the very same Hebrew word is rendered in Exodus 7:22, Pharaoh’s heart was hardened. read more

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