Overall meaning : Allah, Exalted be He, states that Moses, peace be upon him, said to Pharaoh, 'I have been sent to you by the Lord of all the worlds. I cannot say anything about Allah but the truth. I have now come to you with clear evidence from your Lord, so send the Children of Israel with me.’ 'If you have indeed brought a sign,’ Pharaoh said, 'produce it then if you are telling the truth.’ Thereupon Moses threw down his staff, and it turned into a snake, plain for all to see. Then he drew out his hand from his bosom, and it was white to all beholders!
The chiefs among Pharaoh’s people said, 'Truly, this is a skilful sorcerer who seeks to drive you out of your land with his magic. Now what do you advise concerning him?’
Pharaoh’s chiefs said, 'Let him and his brother wait awhile, and send forth criers to the cities of your kingdom to summon every skilful sorcerer to your presence.’