Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Exodus 11:10
And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land.
10. these portents ] The ‘portents’ described before in P (Exo 7:8-13, and the ‘plagues’ narrated by P), not those referred to in v. 9. ‘It is only in P that Moses and Aaron do the signs, and that before Pharaoh, Exo 7:9, Exo 9:8 ’ (Di.).
but Jehovah hardened, &c., emphasizing the fact that the portents had had no effect upon the Pharaoh. Cf. p. 53 f.
hardened ] lit. made strong: P’s expression (see on Exo 7:13).
did not let, &c.] cf. Exo 6:11 b, Exo 7:2 b (both P).
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh, c,] Which are related in the preceding chapters:
and the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart: one time after another, and yet more and more:
so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land until the last plague, the slaying of the firstborn, was brought upon him and his people, related in the following chapter.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
REFLECTIONS
Before I leave this Chapter to enter upon the sequel of the wonderful history which follows, and behold the arm of God executing his threatenings upon the incurable obstinacy of Pharaoh and his subjects; I would pause once more over what I have read, to admire and adore the distinguishing grace of God to my soul. Oh! thou dear Redeemer, thou that art the hope of Israel and the Saviour thereof, how is it, why is it, that thou hast manifested thyself to me, and not unto the world? Ponder, my soul, I charge thee, the wondrous distinguishing love which passeth knowledge. Reader! in the contemplation of Pharaoh’s character, learn the cause also why many now like him reject the counsel of God against their own souls; slight the gospel of Jesus, and refuse both him that spake on earth, and him that now speaks from heaven. Lord! write by thy blessed Spirit that solemn question on every heart, and accompany the word by thy power, How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?
Fuente: Hawker’s Poor Man’s Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
Exo 11:10 And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh’s heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land.
Ver. 10. Did all these wonders. ] But all was worse than spilt upon him: he was even set in sin, and resolved never to remove. God had a hand in it.
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
This verse is Figure of speech Prolepsis, App-6, as the acts were not done till later.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
the Lord: Exo 4:21, Exo 7:13, Exo 7:14, Exo 10:20, Exo 10:27, Deu 2:30, 1Sa 6:6, Job 9:4, Rom 2:4, Rom 2:5, Rom 9:22
Reciprocal: Psa 105:27 – They Isa 6:10 – the heart Isa 50:11 – walk