His reasons are spelled out very clearly in the Bible. That's how I "dare". I was paraphrasing:
Exodus 9:14 For I will at this time send all my plagues upon thine heart, and upon thy servants, and upon thy people;
that thou mayest know that there is none like me in all the earth. 15 For now I will stretch out my hand, that I may smite thee and thy people with pestilence; and thou shalt be cut off from the earth. 16 And in very deed for this cause have I raised thee up,
for to shew in thee my power; and
that my name may be declared throughout all the earth.
Pharaoh did
not have a choice. God knew, given that the request was simply for a three days' journey to offer sacrifices (not the real intent, but that was the story God told Moses to give Pharaoh), Pharaoh would have granted the request. Again, this is not my speculation. It is in the Bible:
Exodus 4:21 And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but
I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.
I am not speaking against God. I don't believe God committed those atrocities. Yes, I am speaking against the idea that the Bible is inspired and infallible. I am sorry if that offends you. As I've said several times, if I am not welcome here, the admins just have to say the word, and I'm out. No hard feelings, either! It's their forum.
I always wondered why God hardened Pharoah's heart...must have had a higher purpose than I understand. I can't see your attitude and read your non-verbals...but thank-you for taking time to explain
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