18 Now the enchanters assayed likewise with their enchantments to bring forth lice, but they [a]could not. So the lice were upon man and upon beast.

19 Then said the enchanters unto Pharaoh, This is [b]the finger of God. But Pharaoh’s heart remained obstinate, and he hearkened not unto them, as the Lord had said.

20 ¶ Moreover the Lord said to Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh (lo, he will come forth unto the water) and say unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Let my people go, that they may serve me.

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Footnotes

  1. Exodus 8:18 God confounded their wisdom and authority in a thing most vile.
  2. Exodus 8:19 They acknowledged that this was done by God’s power and not by sorcery, Luke 11:20.

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