Exodus 9:34 Meaning and Explanation
“And when Pharaoh saw that the rain and the hail and the thunders were ceased, he sinned yet more, and hardened his heart, he and his servants.”
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Read Full Chapter →When the plague stops, Pharaoh's sin and hardness of heart increase; he and his servants return to defiance.
The Context of Exodus 9:34
Pharaoh responds to the cessation of the plague by hardening his heart even more.
What Does Exodus 9:34 Mean?
Pharaoh sees the answer to Moses' prayer. The storm ceases the moment Moses prays. Yet rather than moving Pharaoh toward obedience, relief causes him to harden his heart further. Mercy becomes an opportunity to return to pride.
Both Pharaoh and his servants harden their hearts together. The leadership reinforces Pharaoh's defiance rather than using the relief as a chance to repent. The pattern is now clear: each plague leads to temporary confession, then renewed rebellion.
Exodus 9:34 in the Original Language
hardened (קָשָׁה) — became hard or stiff, increased obstinacy and resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 9:34
What does Exodus 9:34 mean?
When the plague stops, Pharaoh's sin and hardness of heart increase; he and his servants return to defiance.
What is the context of Exodus 9:34?
Pharaoh responds to the cessation of the plague by hardening his heart even more.