en_tn/exo/10/27.md

# Yahweh hardened Pharaoh's heart

Here "heart" refers to Pharaoh. His stubborn attitude is spoken of as if his heart was hard. See how you translated this phrase in [Exodus 9:12](../09/11.md). AT: "caused Pharaoh to became more defiant" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# he would not let them go

"Pharaoh would not let them go"

# Be careful about one thing

"Make sure of one thing" or "Be certain of one thing"

# you see my face

Here the word "face" refers to the whole person. AT: "you see me" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# You yourself have spoken

With these words, Moses emphasizes that Pharaoh has spoken the truth. AT: "What you have said is true" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# translationWords

* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/kt/yahweh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/pharaoh]]
* [[rc://en/tw/dict/bible/other/heart]]