^{11 Ref} Then Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers: now the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments.

^{12 Ref} For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods.

^{13 Ref} And he hardened Pharaoh's heart, that he hearkened not unto them; as the LORD had said.