Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.
Then Pharaoh called for his wise men and sorcerers. The Egyptian magicians were also able to do the same thing using their magic arts.
This verse shows that Pharaoh responded to God's miracle by calling his own magicians, who were able to copy what Moses had done through their magical practices.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses and Aaron are sent by God to Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. When Aaron performs a miracle by turning the Nile River into blood, Pharaoh responds by calling his wise men, sorcerers, and magicians, who attempt to replicate the sign using their own enchantments. This event reflects the ancient Egyptian culture's reliance on magic and occult practices, serving as a biblical demonstration of the conflict between God's authentic power and human counterfeit abilities.
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