Exodus 7 marks the beginning of God’s displays of power in Egypt, with signs and the first plague, revealing His authority over Pharaoh. Read the full text here.

Text Structure

Ex 7:1-7

The role of Moses and Aaron. God establishes Moses as His representative before Pharaoh and Aaron as his spokesperson, reinforcing that the mission would be carried out by divine power.

Ex 7:8-13

The sign before Pharaoh. Aaron’s staff turns into a serpent, but the magicians imitate the sign. Even so, Aaron’s staff prevails, demonstrating superiority.

Ex 7:14-18

The announcement of the plague. God declares that Pharaoh’s heart is hardened and announces that the waters of Egypt would be turned into blood.

Ex 7:19-21

The first plague. The waters of the Nile turn to blood, affecting fish, water supply, and all life dependent on the river.

Ex 7:22-25

Pharaoh’s resistance. The magicians imitate the sign, and Pharaoh remains hardened, ignoring the impact of the plague and refusing to listen.

Additional Literature

As a complement to the theme presented in Exodus 7, the following reading is recommended:

Patriarchs and Prophets, chapter 23 - “The Plagues of Egypt”

Reflection

Exodus 7 shows that God begins to act in a visible way, confronting not only Pharaoh, but the entire belief system of Egypt.

Even in the face of clear signs, Pharaoh chooses to resist. This reveals how a hardened heart can ignore evidence and reject the truth.

As presented in Patriarchs and Prophets, chapter 23, the signs were not only judgment, but also opportunities for repentance. God continues to give chances before the final decision.