Exodus 7:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Moses is instructed to meet Pharaoh at the river in the morning with the rod that became a serpent.
The Context of Exodus 7:15
God directs Moses to meet Pharaoh at the river in the morning.
What Does Exodus 7:15 Mean?
God instructs Moses to be at the river's edge in the morning when Pharaoh comes. This timing and place are strategic: the river Nile is Egypt's lifeblood, the source of fertility and prosperity. The encounter will happen where Egypt's power appears strongest.
Moses is to carry the rod—the instrument through which God has already shown power. It is no longer just a rod but the visible sign of God's authority. Carrying it signals that what is about to happen comes from the same source as the serpent sign.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 7:15
What does Exodus 7:15 mean?
Moses is instructed to meet Pharaoh at the river in the morning with the rod that became a serpent.
What is the context of Exodus 7:15?
God directs Moses to meet Pharaoh at the river in the morning.