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Moses and Pharaoh Word Search for Kids (Easy, Medium and Hard)

Free printable Moses and Pharaoh word search in three levels, from 6 big words across and down to 16 words in every direction. Answer keys included.

Preschool–Grade 5 · Medium

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Ages: Preschool (3–5), Early Elementary (K–2), Upper Elementary (3–5)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10 minutes
Scripture: Exodus 7:8–13
Bible story: Moses and Pharaoh

Use this word search after you teach Moses and Pharaoh (Exodus 7:8–13).

The story: The LORD told Moses and Aaron that when Pharaoh said, "Shew a miracle for you," Aaron should cast his rod before Pharaoh. Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, "and it became a serpent." Pharaoh's magicians cast down their rods too, and they became serpents, "but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods." Yet he hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, "as the LORD had said."

Talk about it: Big idea: God's power is greater, Obeying God. Which word from the puzzle reminds you most of the story?

Three levels: easy (ages 4–6) has 6 big words that go only across and down; medium (grades K–2) has 10 words that also go diagonally; hard (grades 3–5) has 16 words that go every direction, even backwards. Each downloads with or without an answer key.

The Bible story

The LORD told Moses and Aaron that when Pharaoh said, "Shew a miracle for you," Aaron should cast his rod before Pharaoh. Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, "and it became a serpent." Pharaoh's magicians cast down their rods too, and they became serpents, "but Aaron's rod swallowed up their rods." Yet he hardened Pharaoh's heart, and he hearkened not unto them, "as the LORD had said." Read the whole story in Exodus 7:8–13 (KJV).

Memory verse: "For they cast down every man his rod, and they became serpents: but Aaron’s rod swallowed up their rods." (Exodus 7:12, KJV). It is printed on every level.

Words to find

Easy (ages 4–6, 6 words): Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, Rod, Serpent and Miracle.
Medium (grades K–2, 10 words): Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, Rod, Serpent, Miracle, Swallowed, Servants, Hardened and Egypt.
Hard (grades 3–5, 16 words): Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, Rod, Serpent, Miracle, Swallowed, Servants, Hardened, Egypt, Magicians, Wise, Heart, Cast, Lord and Prophet.

The words come from the story in Exodus 7:8–13 (KJV). Before kids start, read the words aloud together and ask where each one is in the story.

Answer keys

Each level downloads two ways: the puzzle on its own, or with a second page that shows the answer (every word circled in red). Print the key for helpers, or let kids check their own work.

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Frequently asked questions

What ages are these Moses and Pharaoh word searches for?

The easy one (6 big words, across and down) is for ages 4–6, the medium one (10 words, with diagonals) for kindergarten to 2nd grade, and the hard one (16 words in every direction, even backwards) for 3rd to 5th grade.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every level downloads with or without its answer key, which circles each word in red.

Are these word searches free?

Yes. Print as many as you need for your church, school or home. Please don't resell them.

What words are in the Moses and Pharaoh word search?

The easy level has Moses, Aaron, Pharaoh, Rod, Serpent and Miracle. The medium and hard levels add more words from Exodus 7:8–13 (KJV); the full lists are on this page.