Exodus 4:2-4

Revised Geneva Translation

² And the LORD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” And he answered, “A rod.”

³ Then he said, “Cast it on the ground.” So, he cast it on the ground; and it was turned into a serpent. And Moses fled from it.

⁴ Again the LORD said to Moses, “Put forth your hand and take it by the tail.” Then he put forth his hand and caught it; and it was turned into a rod in his hand.