What phrase did the magicians use for that realization?

• A. The power of God
• B. The hand of God
• C. The will of God
• D. The finger of God

Answer: (D)

Recognizing a direct, specific sign of God's intervention. In this scene, the magicians witness the boils and realize they cannot replicate what Moses is doing, so they acknowledge that this is the finger of God. The phrase “finger of God” highlights a precise, obvious display of divine power—one that only God can perform, not something humans can imitate. It’s not just any display of power, but a clear, diagnostic sign that points to God’s active involvement.

The other options would miss that exact nuance. “The power of God” is too general and doesn’t name the particular, diagnostic sign they witnessed. “The hand of God” is a common biblical image but isn’t the expression used in this moment. “The will of God” speaks to God’s purpose rather than a conspicuous, observable act. So the correct phrase precisely conveys the magicians’ realization of a direct, unmistakable act of God.