Exodus 4:3

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

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Other Translations for Exodus 4:3

BSB
"Throw it on the ground," said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it.
AKJV
And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.
CPDV
And the Lord said, "Cast it down upon the ground." He cast it down, and it was turned into a snake, so that Moses fled away.
ERV
And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.
NHEB
He said, "Throw it on the ground." He threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses ran away from it.
SMT
And he will say, Cast it upon the earth. And he will cast it upon the earth and it will be into a serpent, and Moses will flee from before it.

Commentary for Exodus 4:3

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Overview of Exodus 4:3
Summary
Staff transforms into serpent, frightening Moses
Place
Mount Horeb
Event
Staff becomes serpent
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Miracle