Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Each one threw down his staff and it became a snake. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. New Living Translation They threw down their staffs, which also became serpents! But then Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. English Standard Version For each man cast down his staff, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Berean Standard Bible Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. King James Bible For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. New King James Version For every man threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods. New American Standard Bible For each one threw down his staff, and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. NASB 1995 For each one threw down his staff and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. NASB 1977 For each one threw down his staff and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Legacy Standard Bible And each one threw down his staff, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Amplified Bible For every man threw down his staff and they turned into serpents; but Aaron’s staff swallowed up their staffs. Christian Standard Bible Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. Holman Christian Standard Bible Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. American Standard Version For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Contemporary English Version they threw down sticks that turned into snakes. But Aaron's snake swallowed theirs. English Revised Version For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. GOD'S WORD® Translation Each of them threw his staff down, and they all became large snakes. But Aaron's staff swallowed theirs. Good News Translation They threw down their walking sticks, and the sticks turned into snakes. But Aaron's stick swallowed theirs. International Standard Version So each one threw down his staff and it became a serpent, but Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. Majority Standard Bible Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron?s staff swallowed up the other staffs. NET Bible Each man threw down his staff, and the staffs became snakes. But Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. New Heart English Bible For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Webster's Bible Translation For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. World English Bible For they each cast down their rods, and they became serpents; but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand they each cast down his rod, and they become dragons, and the rod of Aaron swallows their rods; Young's Literal Translation and they cast down each his rod, and they become monsters, and the rod of Aaron swalloweth their rods; Smith's Literal Translation And they will cast down each their rod, and they will be for dragons: and Aaron's rod swallowed their rods. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they every one cast down their rods, and they were turned into serpents: but Aaron's rod devoured their rods. Catholic Public Domain Version And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs. New American Bible Each one threw down his staff, and they turned into serpents. But Aaron’s staff swallowed their staffs. New Revised Standard Version Each one threw down his staff, and they became snakes; but Aaron’s staff swallowed up theirs. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they cast down every man his staff and they became serpents; but Aaron's staff swallowed up their staffs. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the men cast, each one, his staff, before Pharaoh and they became dragonssea serpents, and the scepter of Aaron devoured their staves. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents; but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they cast down each his rod, and they became serpents, but the rod of Aaron swallowed up their rods. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Aaron's Staff Becomes a Serpent…11But Pharaoh called the wise men and sorcerers and magicians of Egypt, and they also did the same things by their magic arts. 12Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. 13Still, Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said.… Cross References 2 Timothy 3:8 Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith. Matthew 24:24 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. Acts 13:8-10 But Elymas the sorcerer (for that is what his name means) opposed them and tried to turn the proconsul from the faith. / Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked directly at Elymas / and said, “O child of the devil and enemy of all righteousness, you are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery! Will you never stop perverting the straight ways of the Lord? Revelation 13:13-14 And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. / Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. Revelation 16:14 These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. Matthew 7:22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in Your name, and in Your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ Deuteronomy 13:1-3 If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. 1 Kings 18:21-22 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. / Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. Isaiah 8:19 When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? Jeremiah 14:14 “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. Ezekiel 13:6-7 They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? Treasury of Scripture For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. but Aaron's Exodus 8:18,19 And the magicians did so with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they could not: so there were lice upon man, and upon beast… Exodus 9:11 And the magicians could not stand before Moses because of the boils; for the boil was upon the magicians, and upon all the Egyptians. Acts 8:9-13 But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: … Jump to Previous Aaron Aaron's Cast Earth Meal Monsters Rod Rods Serpents Snake Snakes Staff Staffs Staves Swallowed Threw TurnedJump to Next Aaron Aaron's Cast Earth Meal Monsters Rod Rods Serpents Snake Snakes Staff Staffs Staves Swallowed Threw TurnedExodus 7 1. Moses and Aaron are encouraged to go again to Pharaoh8. Aaron's rod is turned into a serpent 11. The sorcerers do the like; but their rods are swallowed up by Aaron's 13. Pharaoh's heart is hardened 14. God's message to Pharaoh 19. The river is turned into blood; and the consequent distress of the Egyptians Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. This event occurs during the confrontation between Moses and Aaron and the Egyptian magicians in Pharaoh's court. The staff turning into a serpent is a demonstration of God's power over the Egyptian magicians, who were likely using sleight of hand or demonic power to replicate the miracle. In ancient Egypt, serpents were symbols of power and authority, often associated with the Pharaoh himself. This act challenges the authority of Pharaoh and the gods of Egypt, showing that the God of Israel is supreme. The staff, a symbol of authority and leadership, becoming a serpent, also connects to Moses' earlier encounter with God at the burning bush, where his staff was turned into a serpent as a sign of divine power (Exodus 4:2-4). But Aaron’s staff swallowed up the other staffs. Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. He is a central figure in the account of Exodus. 2. Aaron Moses' brother and spokesperson. He plays a crucial role in confronting Pharaoh and performing signs. 3. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt who opposes Moses and Aaron, representing the hardened heart against God's will. 4. Egypt The land where the Israelites are enslaved, symbolizing oppression and the worldly system opposed to God. 5. The Magicians of Egypt These are Pharaoh's wise men and sorcerers who attempt to replicate God's miracles through their own enchantments. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over False PowersThe swallowing of the magicians' staffs by Aaron's staff demonstrates God's ultimate authority over all false powers and deceptions. The Futility of Opposing God The magicians' attempt to replicate God's miracle shows the futility of opposing God with human or demonic power. Faith in God's Superiority Believers are encouraged to trust in God's power and not be intimidated by the apparent strength of worldly systems. Symbolism of the Serpent The serpent, often a symbol of evil, is used by God to demonstrate His control over what is typically feared or revered. The Role of Obedience in Witnessing God's Power Aaron's obedience in casting down his staff is a reminder that witnessing God's power often requires our active participation and faith.Verse 12. - But Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods. Aaron's serpent turned upon its rivals and devoured them, thus exhibiting a marked superiority. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Eachאִ֣ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person one threw down וַיַּשְׁלִ֙יכוּ֙ (way·yaš·lî·ḵū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7993: To throw out, down, away his staff, מַטֵּ֔הוּ (maṭ·ṭê·hū) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe and it became וַיִּהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be a serpent. לְתַנִּינִ֑ם (lə·ṯan·nî·nim) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8577: A marine, land monster, sea-serpent, jackal But Aaron’s אַהֲרֹ֖ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses staff מַטֵּֽה־ (maṭ·ṭêh-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe swallowed up וַיִּבְלַ֥ע (way·yiḇ·la‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1104: To swallow down, swallow up, engulf [the other] staffs. מַטֹּתָֽם׃ (maṭ·ṭō·ṯām) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4294: A staff, rod, shaft, branch, a tribe Links Exodus 7:12 NIVExodus 7:12 NLT Exodus 7:12 ESV Exodus 7:12 NASB Exodus 7:12 KJV Exodus 7:12 BibleApps.com Exodus 7:12 Biblia Paralela Exodus 7:12 Chinese Bible Exodus 7:12 French Bible Exodus 7:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 7:12 For they cast down every man his (Exo. 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