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Exodus, 6

1. Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.

1. Yahweh said to Moses, "Now you will see that I will overcome him and oblige him to let you go, even force him to drive you out of his land."

2. And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I [am] the LORD:

2. God spoke to Moses saying, "I am Yahweh!

3. And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by [the name of] God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.

3. I appeared to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob as God Almighty, but I did not make myself known to them by the name of Yahweh.

4. And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.

4. I established my covenant with them promising to give them the land of Canaan, in which they lived as strangers,

5. And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.

5. and now I remember my covenant as I hear the groaning of the Israelites enslaved by the Egyptians.

6. Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I [am] the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:

6. Therefore say this to them: "I am Yahweh. I will take you away from the burden of Egypt and free you from its bondage; I will redeem you with the blows of my powerful hand.

7. And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I [am] the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

7. I will take you for my people and you will know that I am Yahweh your God who delivered you from the slavery of the Egyptians.

8. And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I [am] the LORD.

8. I will bring you to the land I swore I would give to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and I will give it to you as your own possession. I am Yahweh."

9. And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

9. This is how Moses spoke to the people of Israel but they did not listen, so discouraged were they by their cruel slavery.

10. And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

10. Yahweh spoke to Moses saying,

11. Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

11. "Go and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt and tell him to let the people of Israel leave the country."

12. And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who [am] of uncircumcised lips?

12. But Moses said, "If the sons of Israel paid no attention to me, how then will Pharaoh listen to me, a man who has difficulty in expressing himself?"

13. And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

13. But Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron and ordered them, and Pharaoh as well, to bring the people of Israel out of Egypt.

14. These [be] the heads of their fathers' houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these [be] the families of Reuben.

14. These were the heads of the tribes: Sons of Reuben, Israel's firstborn: Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron and Carmi; these are the families of Reuben.

15. And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these [are] the families of Simeon.

15. Sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, son of a Canaanite woman; these are the families of Simeon.

16. And these [are] the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi [were] an hundred thirty and seven years.

16. These are the sons of Levi with their descendants: Gershon, Kohath and Merari. Levi lived a hundred and thirty-seven years.

17. The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.

17. Sons of Gershon: Libni and Shimei and their descendants.

18. And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath [were] an hundred thirty and three years.

18. Sons of Kohath: Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel. Kohath lived for a hundred and thirty-three years.

19. And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these [are] the families of Levi according to their generations.

19. Sons of Merari: Mahli and Mushi. These are the descendants of Levi with their families.

20. And Amram took him Jochebed his father's sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram [were] an hundred and thirty and seven years.

20. Amram married Jochebed, his aunt, who gave him two sons, Aaron and Moses. Amram lived a hundred and thirty-seven years.

21. And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.

21. The sons of Izhar were: Korah, Nepheg and Zichri.

22. And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.

22. The sons of Uzziel: Mishael, Elzaphan and Sithri.

23. And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.

23. Aaron married Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab and sister of Nahshon, and she bore him Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar and Ithamar.

24. And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these [are] the families of the Korhites.

24. The sons of Korah: Assir, Elkanah and Abiasaph. These are the families of the Korahites.

25. And Eleazar Aaron's son took him [one] of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these [are] the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.

25. Eleazar, son of Aaron, married one of Putiel's daughters and Phinehas was their son. These are the heads of the families of the Levites according to their clans.

26. These [are] that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.

26. It was to Aaron and Moses that Yahweh said, "Bring the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt in divisions."

27. These [are] they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these [are] that Moses and Aaron.

27. It was they who spoke with Pharaoh, king of Egypt, about bringing the sons of Israel out of Egypt. Yes, it was Moses and Aaron.

28. And it came to pass on the day [when] the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

28. When Yahweh spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

29. That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I [am] the LORD: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.

29. he said, "I am Yahweh. Say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, all that I tell you."

30. And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I [am] of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

30. But Moses replied, "I am a poor speaker and why would Pharaoh listen to me?"



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Footnotes:

6:1 - God responds to Moses, affirming that now Pharaoh will see His power. The promise of deliverance is reaffirmed, showing that God's timing and way of acting are sovereign and perfect (see also Exodus 14:4 and Deuteronomy 32:39).

6:2-5 - God recalls the covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, reaffirming His commitment to deliver Israel. God's faithfulness to His promises is a central theme in biblical theology (see also Genesis 17:7 and Psalm 105:8-10).

6:6-8 - God promises to deliver the Israelites with an outstretched arm and severe judgments on Egypt. This passage highlights God's powerful action on behalf of His people and the promise of a new land (see also Psalm 136:11-12 and Ezekiel 20:34-36).

6:9 - The Israelites disbelieve Moses' words because of their suffering. This reveals how despair can cloud faith in God's promises, a common challenge in times of trouble (see also Psalm 77:7-9 and Isaiah 40:27-31).

06:13 - God commissions Moses and Aaron again, reinforcing His plan of deliverance. This repetition shows that, even in the face of human unbelief, God's plan remains unshakable (see also Exodus 3:10 and Jeremiah 1:7-8).

Verses related to Exodus, 6:

Exodus chapter 6 records the reaffirmation of God's promise to Moses. How does the Lord encourage His servant in the face of apparent failure? This powerful text recounts the renewal of God's commitment to free Israel, the deeper revelation of God's name, and the genealogy of Moses and Aaron. The chapter explores themes such as God's faithfulness to His promises, the importance of identity in God, and the preparation for spiritual conflict. Examine with us five biblical passages that elucidate the themes of promise and perseverance in this encouraging chapter.

Acts 7:6-7: "God spoke to him this way: 'Your descendants will be foreigners in a strange country, and will be enslaved and mistreated for four hundred years. But I will punish the nation they serve as slaves,' said God, 'and after that they will leave that country and worship me in this place.'" - Stephen quotes God's promise to deliver Israel, echoing the words of Exodus 6:6-8.

Romans 9:17: "For the Scripture says to Pharaoh: 'I raised you up for this very purpose: to show my power in you, and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.'" - Paul quotes Exodus 9:16, which is anticipated in Exodus 6:1, showing God's purpose in dealing with Pharaoh.

Hebrews 11:23-26: "By faith Moses, already an adult, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter, preferring to be mistreated with the people of God rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin for a while." - This excerpt reflects on the faith of Moses, whose lineage and calling are detailed in Exodus 6.

Psalms 105:26-27: "He sent his servant Moses and Aaron, whom he had chosen. They performed their miraculous signs among the people, their wonders in the land of Ham." - This psalm celebrates the calling of Moses and Aaron, detailed in Exodus 6.

Ezekiel 20:5-6: "Tell them: This is what the Sovereign Lord says: On the day I chose Israel, I lifted up my hand and swore to the descendants of the house of Jacob, revealing myself to them in Egypt. That day I raised my hand and swore to them that I would lead them out of Egypt and take them to a land that I had explored for them, a land flowing with milk and honey, the most beautiful of all lands." - Ezekiel recalls God's oath to Israel, echoing the promises made in Exodus 6:2-8.

FAQ:

What did God promise Moses in Exodus 6?

God promised to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, bring them to the Promised Land, and be their God. (Exodus 6:6-8)

How did God reveal himself to Moses in Exodus 6?

God revealed His name as "I am the Lord," differentiating Himself from the Egyptian gods and reaffirming His promises to the patriarchs. (Exodus 6:2-3)

What was the Israelites' reaction to Moses' message?

The Israelites did not listen to Moses because of their anguish and harsh bondage, which made it difficult for them to accept the promise of deliverance. (Exodus 6:9)

What was the function of the genealogy of Moses and Aaron in Exodus 6?

The genealogy of Moses and Aaron highlights their priestly lineage and their authority to lead the liberation of the Israelites. (Exodus 6:14-27)

Why did God tell Moses that Pharaoh would not listen?

God knew that Pharaoh would harden his heart, which would make it necessary to perform miracles to force the release of the Israelites. (Exodus 6:1)


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