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God Hardening Pharaoh's Heart
- God hardening Pharaoh's heart is a complex theological concept explored in Exodus.
- It demonstrates God's power and justice while highlighting Pharaoh's stubbornness.
Pharaoh as Archetype of Evil
- Pharaoh, as a character, represents the worst of humanity, an archetypal leader of a powerful, oppressive empire.
- The Exodus story becomes a showdown between God and human rebellion.
Pharaoh's Initial Free Will
- The narrative emphasizes Pharaoh's initial free will, repeatedly hardening his own heart before God intervenes.
- This sequence suggests God's response to established rebellion rather than preordained control.