So when they came, it was with the letter 'fa' indicating the speed of their gathering, a reference to the greatness of his kingdom and the abundance of his majesty. The magicians came, meaning those who were in all the lands of Egypt. They said to Pharaoh, stipulating the reward in case of the need for action, so that would be more deserving of a good promise and the success of the intention. 'Is there for us a reward?' They presented it in the form of a question as a matter of politeness with him. And they said, 'If we are,' meaning our being is firmly established in it, 'we are' specifically 'the victorious ones,' with the tool of doubt while they are certain of victory, warning him that if he does not fulfill his promise to them, they will not advise him.