But Pharaoh also called the wise men and the sorcerers; so the magicians of Egypt, they also did in like manner with their enchantments. For every man threw down his rod, and they became serpents. But Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods. And Pharaoh’s heart grew hard, and he did not heed them, as the LORD had said.
Exodus 7:11–13
I used to wonder if the wise men/sorcerers/magicians of Egypt's "enchantments" were demonic or a deception of some kind, but I was missing the point. It comes under the providence of God for the purpose of hardening Pharaoh's heart. He was fulfilling His Word. Whatever wicked demons or men do, it comes under the sovereignty of God, for fulfilling His purposes, according to His Word. They, and we, mustn't be impressed with any of their apparent accomplishments. Hardening is what they deserve, and it is a frightful judgment upon them.
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