Shemot 7:8

8 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe and Aharon, saying,

Shemot 7:8 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 7:8

And the Lord spake unto Moses and unto Aaron
After he had given them their commission, and instructions to go to Pharaoh, and a little before they went in to him:

saying,
as follows.

Shemot 7:8 In-Context

6 And Moshe and Aharon did as Hashem commanded them, so did they.

7 And Moshe was fourscore years old, and Aharon fourscore three years, when they spoke unto Pharaoh.

8 And Hashem spoke unto Moshe and Aharon, saying,

9 When Pharaoh shall speak unto you, saying, Show a mofet (miracle) for you: then thou shalt say unto Aharon, Take thy matteh, and cast it before Pharaoh, and it shall become a serpent.

10 And Moshe and Aharon went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so as Hashem had commanded: and Aharon cast down his matteh before Pharaoh, and his avadim, and it became a serpent.