937 B
937 B
Yahweh hardened Pharaoh's heart
Here "heart" refers to Pharaoh. His stubborn attitude is spoken of as if his heart was hard. See how you translated this phrase in Exodus 9:12. AT: "caused Pharaoh to became more defiant" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
he would not let them go
"Pharaoh would not let them go"
Be careful about one thing
"Make sure of one thing" or "Be certain of one thing"
you see my face
Here the word "face" refers to the whole person. AT: "you see me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche)
You yourself have spoken
With these words, Moses emphasizes that Pharaoh has spoken the truth. AT: "What you have said is true" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)