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Exodus 7:4-10

Although it was clear that Pharaoh's heart would be hardened and he would not listen, they had to speak anyway. Along with the hardening of the king's heart, there would be a multitude of SIGNS AND WONDERS, and GREAT JUDGMENTS would come. God was ready to perform these two actions in a way that would make the Egyptians know that He was the LORD. Remember that Pharaoh said he did not know who the Lord was and would not let the people go. The God who had waited patiently for so many years was now ready to show Himself openly in the sight of all. With the assurance of this word, Moses and Aaron acted.

Exodus 7:10 - When Aaron threw his staff before Pharaoh, it turned into a snake. Pharaoh called his magicians and sorcerers, and they were able to transform their staffs into snakes through enchantments.

NOTE - Even today we need to be careful with miracles performed in some places; the devil can copy and do the same. Magic was widely practiced in Egypt. But the act of the Egyptian sorcerers was to discredit the power of God. So they were shamed when Aaron's rod, transformed into a serpent, swallowed the other rods transformed into serpents by the Egyptians.

Whatever power God allows enemies to possess, their strength will always be greater. However, God seems to allow considerable deception alongside His miracles so that hard hearts, which have chosen to harden themselves, may become even harder.