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Exodus 7:12 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Exodus 7:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 7 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.”
Exodus 7:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Exodus 7:12
For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: The Egyptian magicians replicate the sign, demonstrating real but limited supernatural power. The text doesn't explain their success as mere trickery—ancient Near Eastern spiritual realities included demonic power. The phrase "every man his rod" (ish mattehu, אִישׁ מַטֵּהוּ) emphasizes multiple participants, suggesting coordinated magical ritual. Their ability to duplicate the sign might have seemed to diminish Moses's authority, proving the contest between YHWH and Egypt's gods was genuine spiritual warfare, not simple superiorit...
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Cross-References for Exodus 7:12
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“little children”
“but they couldn't. There were lice on man”
“and on all the Egyptians.”
“and found it to be fifty thousand pieces of silver.{The 50”
“Simon by name”
“seeking to turn aside the proconsul from the faith.”