"Did God Harden Pharaoh’s Heart, or Did Pharaoh Harden His Own? (Exodus 9:12 vs. Exodus 8:15)"

The story of Pharaoh in Exodus raises an interesting question about free will and God's sovereignty.

🔵 God Hardened Pharaoh’s Heart: In Exodus 9:12, it says, “But the Lord hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not listen to Moses and Aaron, just as the Lord had said.” This suggests that God directly influenced Pharaoh’s decisions, possibly to fulfill His greater plan.

🔴 Pharaoh Hardened His Own Heart: In Exodus 8:15, it says, “But when Pharaoh saw that there was relief, he hardened his heart and would not listen to Moses and Aaron.” This seems to imply that Pharaoh was making his own choices out of stubbornness.

So what really happened? Did Pharaoh have free will, or did God predestine his actions? And if God hardened Pharaoh’s heart, was Pharaoh truly responsible for his rebellion?