Exodus 7:12

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

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Other Translations for Exodus 7:12

BSB

Each one threw down his staff, and it became a serpent. But Aaron's staff swallowed up the other staffs.

AKJV

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

CPDV

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

ERV

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

NHEB

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

SMT

And they will cast down each their rod, and they will be for dragons: and Aaron's rod swallowed their rods.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 7:12

FortheycastdownH7993VerbeverymanH376Noun MasculinehisrodH4294Noun MasculineandtheybecameserpentsH8577Noun MasculinebutAaron'sH175Proper Name Masculine rodH4294Noun MasculineswallowedupH1104VerbtheirrodsH4294Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 7:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 7:12

Summary

Aaron's serpent devours the Egyptian serpents

Place

Egypt

Event

Aaron's serpent consumes others

Estimated Time Period

c. 1300 BC