Pharaoh Ignores Aaron's Rod and the First Plagues

Midrash Tanchuma Buber, Vaera 13:3

Curated by Arthur·Translated by Maggid (Beta)·

(Exodus 7:10:) "So Moses and Aaron came to Pharaoh and did just as the LORD had commanded; Aaron cast down his rod." This was the beginning. And after that they brought on this plague, and after that a second plague. They performed all the deeds before him; nevertheless, he paid no heed.

Themes

EgyptPlaguesMosesMiraclesPriesthood

Biblical References

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