When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Shew a miracle for you: then thou shalt say unto Aaron, Take thy rod, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent.
When Pharaoh asks you to prove yourselves by performing a miracle, tell Aaron to take his staff and throw it down in front of Pharaoh, and it will turn into a snake.
God is giving Moses and Aaron specific instructions on how to demonstrate His power when Pharaoh demands proof of their authority.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes just before Moses and Aaron's first confrontation with Pharaoh, the powerful ruler of Egypt who had enslaved the Israelites. In ancient Egypt, magicians and wise men were common in royal courts, and rulers often demanded miraculous signs as proof of divine authority. God was preparing Moses and Aaron for this expected challenge by giving them a clear demonstration of His power.
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