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Question: Was some translator out to make the God of Christ to appear to be some unjust demiurge?
Now on to the King James Version:
Notice that Moses and Aaron is the most recent actor mentioned before verse thirteen. Why would we presume 'he' to be anyone but Pharoah himself or even possibly Aaron or that the consequence of Aaron's rod swallowing up their rods being what 'hardened' Pharoah's heart?
Is is that the God of Christ simply allowed Pharaoh to make his own choice? The words 'chazaq' (translated harden but tending toward meaning 'strong' and 'leb' (translated heart but tending towards meaning 'mind') points to the attempt to impress Pharaoh to make the right decision simply resulting in Pharaoh being more strongly resolved. It is very likely that heretical and harmful doctrines led men to simply stick to their resolve of their belief of they themselves being God or being the All in All and thusly reflexively refusing all outer evidence to the contrary. In the New Testament the similar state seems to alluded to having a 'reprobate mind'. Again, it seems rather plausible that corruption of doctrines may have crept into the ancient dynasty around that time.
Imagine someone saying "I insist that we give notice and grace, but be aware no matter what you do, he will just resolve to tell you to go jump in a lake. But we'll give him the opportunity to make the right choice although I already know how he's going to act." or "I will work with you to encourage him to make the right choice. But I know that he will only be more resolved to disobey." Being aware of the mindset that results from faulty doctrine, it was predictable what Pharaoh would do. Nebuchadnezzar who made similar errors is said to have been drawing on doctrines of the Chaldean Mystery Schools. (See: Ultra vires.)
One element that seems to be overlooked is that the dynasty of the Pharaohs was founded on doctrines that come Moses' time could have been rejected in favor of more 'neoliberal' doctrines.
On another thread, someone made a comment about the significance of THREE refusals.
Refusal #1:
Refusal #2:
Refusal #3:
Then:
Related: Who Hardened Pharaoh's Heart?
...and the heart of Pharaoh is strong, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken. Exodus 7:13 Young's Literal Translation
Wherefore then do ye harden your hearts, as the Egyptians and Pharaoh hardened their hearts? when he had wrought wonderfully among them, did they not let the people go, and they departed? 1 Samuel 6:6 KJV
And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, 9When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent. 10And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as the LORD had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh, and before his servants, and it became a serpent. 11Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. 12For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said. Exodus 7:8-13
Is is that the God of Christ simply allowed Pharaoh to make his own choice? The words 'chazaq' (translated harden but tending toward meaning 'strong' and 'leb' (translated heart but tending towards meaning 'mind') points to the attempt to impress Pharaoh to make the right decision simply resulting in Pharaoh being more strongly resolved. It is very likely that heretical and harmful doctrines led men to simply stick to their resolve of their belief of they themselves being God or being the All in All and thusly reflexively refusing all outer evidence to the contrary. In the New Testament the similar state seems to alluded to having a 'reprobate mind'. Again, it seems rather plausible that corruption of doctrines may have crept into the ancient dynasty around that time.
Imagine someone saying "I insist that we give notice and grace, but be aware no matter what you do, he will just resolve to tell you to go jump in a lake. But we'll give him the opportunity to make the right choice although I already know how he's going to act." or "I will work with you to encourage him to make the right choice. But I know that he will only be more resolved to disobey." Being aware of the mindset that results from faulty doctrine, it was predictable what Pharaoh would do. Nebuchadnezzar who made similar errors is said to have been drawing on doctrines of the Chaldean Mystery Schools. (See: Ultra vires.)
One element that seems to be overlooked is that the dynasty of the Pharaohs was founded on doctrines that come Moses' time could have been rejected in favor of more 'neoliberal' doctrines.
. There is nothing in this contrary to the general teaching of the Scriptures, or to the Divine Perfection. --Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
Refusal #1:
"...and the heart of Pharaoh is strong, and he hath not hearkened unto them, as Jehovah hath spoken." Exodus 7:13 YLT
Refusal #3:
"And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; He removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people. Not one remained. But Pharaoh hardened his heart at this time also; neither would he let the people go." Ex 8:31-9:1 {Perhaps this 'seals the deal'?}
Related: Who Hardened Pharaoh's Heart?
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