“You asked … how, when all the water of Egypt was turned into blood, the magicians of Pharaoh found any [water] with which they could transform in like manner. This difficulty is usually solved in two ways. They did it either because some sea water could be brought or, what is more likely, because in that part of the c…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — LETTER 143
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24And all the Egyptians digged round about the river for water to drink; for they could not drink of the water of the river.
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22And the magicians of Egypt did so with their enchantments: and Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, neither did he hearken unto them; as the LORD had said.
23And Pharaoh turned and went into his house, neither did he set his heart to this also.
— Exodus 7:24 —
25And seven days were fulfilled, after that the LORD had smitten the river.