For they cast down every man. The number of the magicians is not stated; and although Paul names two, Jannes and Jambres⁸⁶ ([Re…

For they cast down every man his rod, and they became
serpents
That is, they seemed t…

What men dislike, because it opposes their pride and lusts, they will not be convinced of; but it is easy to cause them to believe things they wish…