Romans 9:17; Exodus 10:1–2; Exodus 11:9; Exodus 14:17; Proverbs 16:4

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Romans 9:17

17 For the Scripture says to Pharaoh, yFor this very purpose I have raised you up, that I might show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.


Exodus 10:1–2

The Eighth Plague: Locusts

Then the Lord said to Moses, Go in to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the heart of his servants, that I may show these signs of mine among them, and sthat you may tell in the hearing of your son and of your grandson how I have dealt harshly with the Egyptians and what signs I have done among them, tthat you may know that I am the Lord.


Exodus 11:9

Then the Lord said to Moses, cPharaoh will not listen to you, that dmy wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.


Exodus 14:17

17 And lI will harden the hearts of the Egyptians so that they shall go in after them, and mI will get glory over Pharaoh and all his host, his chariots, and his horsemen.


Proverbs 16:4

pThe Lord has made everything for its purpose,

even qthe wicked for the day of trouble.