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Exodus, 3

1. Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, [even] to Horeb.

1. Moses pastured the sheep of Jethro his father-in-law, priest of Midian. One day he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came to Horeb, the Mountain of God.

2. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush [was] not consumed.

2. The Angel of Yahweh appeared to him by means of a flame of fire in the middle of a bush. Moses saw that although the bush was on fire it did not burn up.

3. And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.

3. Moses thought, "I will go and see this amazing sight, why is the bush not burning up?"

4. And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here [am] I.

4. Yahweh saw that Moses was drawing near to look, and God called to him from the middle of the bush, "Moses! Moses!" He replied, "Here I am."

5. And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest [is] holy ground.

5. Yahweh said to him, "Do not come near; take off your sandals because the place where you are standing is holy ground."

6. Moreover he said, I [am] the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.

6. And God continued, "I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob." Moses hid his face lest his eyes look on God.

7. And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which [are] in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;

7. Yahweh said, "I have seen the humiliation of my people in Egypt and I hear their cry when they are cruelly treated by their taskmasters. I know their suffering.

8. And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.

8. I have come down to free them from the power of the Egyptians and to bring them up from that land to a beautiful spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey, to the territory of the Canaanites, the Hittites, the Amorites, the Perizzites, the Hivites and the Jebusites.

9. Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.

9. The cry of the sons of Israel has reached me and I have seen how the Egyptians oppress them.

10. Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

10. Go now! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the sons of Israel, out of Egypt."

11. And Moses said unto God, Who [am] I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

11. Moses said to God, "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the people of Israel out of Egypt?"

12. And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this [shall be] a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.

12. God replied, "I will be with you and this will be the sign that I have sent you. When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain."

13. And Moses said unto God, Behold, [when] I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What [is] his name? what shall I say unto them?

13. Moses answered God, "If I go to the Israelites and say to them: 'The God of your fathers has sent me to you,' they will ask me: 'What is his name?' What shall I answer them?"

14. And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.

14. God said to Moses, "I AM WHO AM. This is what you will say to the sons of Israel: 'I AM sent me to you."

15. And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this [is] my name for ever, and this [is] my memorial unto all generations.

15. God then said to Moses, "You will say to the Israelites: 'YAHWEH, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob, has sent me.' That will be my name forever, and by this name they shall call upon me for all generations to come.

16. Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and [seen] that which is done to you in Egypt:

16. Go! Call together the elders of Israel and say to them, 'Yahweh, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob appeared to me and said: I have seen and taken account of how the Egyptians have treated you,

17. And I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.

17. and I mean to bring you out of all this oppression in Egypt and take you to the land of the Canaanites, a land flowing with milk and honey.'

18. And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.

18. The elders of Israel will listen to you and, with them, you shall go to the palace of the king of Egypt and say to him: 'The God of the Hebrews, Yahweh, has met with us. Now let us go a three days' journey into the wilderness to sacrifice to Yahweh our God.'

19. And I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not by a mighty hand.

19. I well know that the king of the Egyptians will not allow you to go unless he is forced to do so.

20. And I will stretch out my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.

20. I will therefore stretch out my hand and strike Egypt in extraordinary ways, after which he will let you go.

21. And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty:

21. And I will make the Egyptians treat my people well when you leave; you will not go empty-handed.

22. But every woman shall borrow of her neighbour, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put [them] upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall spoil the Egyptians.

22. Each woman will ask her neighbor, and any Egyptian woman staying in her house, to lend her ornaments of silver and gold, and clothing. With these you will clothe your sons and daughters, and in this way you will plunder the Egyptians."



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Fusnote:

3:1-6 - Moses encounters the burning bush, where God reveals Himself as the "God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob." This moment marks Moses' divine calling to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt, highlighting God's holiness and His relationship with the patriarchs (see also Acts 7:32 and Matthew 22:32).

3:7-10 - God declares that He has seen the suffering of His people and calls Moses to deliver them. Moses' mission is a direct response to the Israelites' cry, revealing God's compassionate character and His action in history (see also Psalm 34:15-17 and Acts 7:34).

3:11-12 - Moses expresses doubt about his ability to fulfill his mission, but God promises to be with him. This dialogue underscores the idea that God's power is sufficient to overcome human weaknesses (see also Isaiah 41:10 and 2 Corinthians 12:9).

3:13-15 - God reveals His name, "I Am Who I Am," indicating His eternal, self-existent nature. God's name conveys authority and power, and serves as a guarantee of deliverance for the people of Israel (see also John 8:58 and Revelation 1:8).

3:16-22 - God instructs Moses to go to Pharaoh and lead Israel's departure, assuring them that they will not leave empty-handed. This promise of deliverance and blessing reflects God's commitment to His people and the fulfillment of His covenant (see also Genesis 15:14 and Exodus 12:35-36).

Stihovi vezani uz Exodus, 3:

Exodus chapter 3 reports the calling of Moses at the burning bush. How does God reveal Himself and commission His servant? This pivotal text describes Moses' encounter with God on Mount Horeb, the revelation of the divine name "I Am That I Am," and the mission to free Israel from Egypt. The chapter explores themes such as God's holiness, His compassion for the suffering of His people, and the divine call to service. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the themes of revelation and commissioning in this transformative chapter.

Acts 7:30-34: "After forty years, an angel appeared to him in the desert near Mount Sinai, in the flames of a burning bush. Moses was perplexed by what he saw. As he approached to observe, he heard the voice of the Lord: 'I am the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob'. Moses began to tremble and did not dare look. Then the Lord said to him, 'Take off your sandals, for the place where you stand is holy ground. I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard your groaning and have gone down to free you. Now come, and I will send you back to Egypt.'" - This passage retells the events of Exodus 3, the calling of Moses at the burning bush.

Mark 12:26: "As for the resurrection of the dead, have you not read in the book of Moses, in the account of the bush, how God said to him, 'I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob'?" - Jesus cites Exodus 3:6 to argue for the resurrection, showing the continuing importance of this passage.

Hebrews 11:27: "By faith Moses came out of Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king, and persevered, because he saw him who is invisible." - This verse interprets Moses' courage in accepting God's call in Exodus 3 as an act of faith.

John 8:58: "I tell you that before Abraham was born, I Am!" - Jesus alludes to the divine name revealed in Exodus 3:14, applying it to himself and asserting his divinity.

Revelation 1:8: "I am the Alpha and the Omega,' says the Lord God, 'who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.'" - This self-description of God echoes the divine name revealed in Exodus 3:14, "I Am that I Am."

FAQ:

How did Moses find God in the burning bush?

Moses encountered God in the burning bush while tending sheep on Mount Horeb. The bush burned without being consumed, and God spoke directly to him. (Exodus 3:2-4)

What was the mission that God gave to Moses?

God commanded Moses to return to Egypt to free the Israelites from slavery and lead them to a promised land. (Exodus 3:10)

What did God reveal about His name to Moses?

God revealed to Moses that His name was "I Am Who I Am" (YHWH), emphasizing His eternity and immutability. (Exodus 3:14)

How did Moses react to God's call?

Moses reacted with doubts and insecurities, questioning his ability to lead and asking for signs to convince the Israelites and Pharaoh. (Exodus 3:11-13)

What was God's promise to Moses regarding the mission?

God promised that He would be with Moses during his mission and that the Israelites would worship God on Mount Horeb after their deliverance. (Exodus 3:12)


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