Exodus 7:22

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

لَكِنَّ سَحَرَةَ مِصرَ عَمِلُوا الأمرَ نَفسَهُ بِسِحرِهِمْ، فَتَقَسَّى قَلبُ فِرعَوْنَ وَلَمْ يَستَمِعْ إلَيهِما، كَما سَبَقَ أنْ قالَ اللهُ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells us that the Egyptian magicians were able to replicate the miracle of turning water into blood using their own magic. Despite this, Pharaoh remained stubborn and did not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the LORD had predicted.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you and your friends made a magic trick and showed it to your teacher. Your teacher was surprised but still didn't believe you. That's what happened here. The Egyptian magicians did a trick, but Pharaoh didn't listen to God's message anyway.

Historical Background

This part of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It describes the events leading up to the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. The audience would have been the Israelites, and the cultural setting was one of conflict and divine intervention against a powerful kingdom.

Living It Out Today

Sometimes, no matter how clear the evidence is, people can still be stubborn and refuse to listen. In a modern context, this can apply to people who refuse to change their behavior despite clear signs or advice, like ignoring health warnings or not accepting constructive criticism.

Topics

• Miracles
• Hardness of Heart
• Divine Intervention
• Stubbornness
• Prophecy
• Egypt

Related Verses

• Exodus 8:15
• Exodus 9:12
• Romans 9:18
• 1 Kings 22:21
• John 12:37

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean that Pharaoh's heart was hardened?

It means Pharaoh became stubborn and refused to change his mind, even in the face of miracles. This shows the depth of his resistance to God's will.

How can we apply the idea of stubbornness from this verse?

We can recognize when we or others are being stubborn and refuse to listen to advice or evidence. It's a reminder to be open to change and truth.

Why did the magicians replicate the miracle?

The magicians likely tried to show that they had power comparable to Moses and Aaron, which could have influenced Pharaoh's decision to continue resisting God's command.

What is the significance of Pharaoh not listening?

Pharaoh's refusal to listen to God's message through Moses and Aaron led to further plagues, showing the consequences of ignoring divine messages.