Exo 14:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : God said He would harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they would chase after Israel. This was part of God’s plan to show His justice and power. God explained that He is in control of people’s hearts, and that He would use this situation to bring honor to Himself by defeating Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14:17; Job 23:16 ; Romans 9:18 ).

‏ Exodus 14:17

v. 17: God said He would harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they would chase after Israel. This was part of God’s plan to show His justice and power. God explained that He is in control of people’s hearts, and that He would use this situation to bring honor to Himself by defeating Pharaoh and his army (Exodus 14:17; Job 23:16 ^a; Romans 9:18 ^b).