^{10 Ref} Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh, and they did so, as Yahweh had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent.

^{11 Ref} Then Pharaoh also called for the wise men and the sorcerers. They also, the magicians of Egypt, 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} Pharaoh's heart was hardened, and he didn't listen to them; as Yahweh had spoken.

^{14 Ref} Yahweh said to Moses, "Pharaoh's heart is stubborn. He refuses to let the people go.

^{15 Ref} Go to Pharaoh in the morning. Behold, he goes out to the water; and you shall stand by the river's bank to meet him; and the rod which was turned to a serpent you shall take in your hand.