Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river’s brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.
Go to Pharaoh in the morning when he goes out to the water. Stand by the edge of the river and wait for him to come. Take with you the staff that turned into a snake.
God is instructing Moses to meet Pharaoh by the river in the morning, bringing the miraculous staff as proof of God's power.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is acting as God's messenger to Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. This verse occurs during the buildup to the plagues, as God prepares Moses to confront Pharaoh at the Nile River, where the Egyptian leader performed religious rituals. The rod that turned into a serpent symbolizes God's power over the false gods of Egypt, setting the stage for the miraculous signs to follow.
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