Exo 9:33 | KingComments | STEP | Moses prays and the plague stops. Like Elijah, Moses also uses the power of prayer to open and close heaven ( ; cf. ). Then it turns out for the umpteenth time that Pharaoh is stubborn. He continues to sin. He acts entirely according to his evil nature. His hardened heart is evident as he keeps the Israelites in slavery, despite all the speaking of God. Pharaoh’s attitude is no surprise to God. He said it in advance. Yet God withdraws His hand from Pharaoh at the intercession of Moses. God is never impatient, not even in case of open revolt. He patiently waits for His time.

‏ Exodus 9:33

Moses Prays to the LORD

Moses prays and the plague stops. Like Elijah, Moses also uses the power of prayer to open and close heaven (Jam 5:17-18; cf. Rev 11:6). Then it turns out for the umpteenth time that Pharaoh is stubborn. He continues to sin. He acts entirely according to his evil nature. His hardened heart is evident as he keeps the Israelites in slavery, despite all the speaking of God.

Pharaoh’s attitude is no surprise to God. He said it in advance. Yet God withdraws His hand from Pharaoh at the intercession of Moses. God is never impatient, not even in case of open revolt. He patiently waits for His time.