Exodus 7:12 cpdv — And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs.

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. "

— Exodus 7:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 7 — Context

9

“When Pharaoh will say to you, ‘Show signs,’ you shall say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff, and cast it down before Pharaoh, and it will be turned into a snake.’ ”

10

And so Moses and Aaron entered to Pharaoh, and they did just as the Lord had commanded. And Aaron took the staff in the sight of Pharaoh and his servants, and it was turned into a snake.

11

Then Pharaoh called the wise men and the sorcerers. And they also, by Egyptian incantations and certain secrets, did similarly.

12

And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs.

13

And the heart of Pharaoh was hardened, and he did not listen to them, just as the Lord had instructed.

14

Then the Lord said to Moses: “The heart of Pharaoh has been hardened; he is not willing to release the people.

15

Go to him in the morning; behold, he will go out to the waters. And you will stand to meet him above the bank of the river. And you will take, in your hand, the staff that was turned into a serpent.

Exodus 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:12 say?
Exodus 7:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs. ”
Where is Exodus 7:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 7:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 7:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 7:12 in?
Exodus 7:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 7:12?
Exodus 7:12 reads (CPDV): “And each one cast down their staffs, and they were turned into serpents. But the staff of Aaron devoured their staffs. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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