Exodus 7:13

"For they each cast down their rods, and they became serpents; but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods."

Key Reflection

This passage symbolizes the power of God's will over natural order, as the rods turning into serpents demonstrate divine authority, while Aaron’s rod swallowing the others signifies the triumph of truth and obedience over deceit and rebellion. It foreshadows the eventual defeat of evil by the forces of goodness and righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And he hardened -Or Pharaoh’s heart was hardened. SeeExodus 4:21.

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