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What Does Exodus 6:13 Mean?

Exodus 6:13 in the King James Version says “And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king ... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Exodus 6:13 · KJV


Context

11

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

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?

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.

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.

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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 13 continues the covenantal reaffirmation. God's sevenfold promise ('I will bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be your God, bring in, give') comprehensively describes salvation from multiple angles, foreshadowing the gospel's complete deliverance.

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Historical & Cultural Context

Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-13 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

Reflection Questions

  1. Which aspect of God's comprehensive salvation most speaks to your need?
  2. How does this covenant structure foreshadow Christ's redemption?

Original Language Analysis

Hebrew · 20 words
וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר1 of 20

spake

H1696

perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue

יְהוָה֮2 of 20

And the LORD

H3068

(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god

אֶל3 of 20
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֹשֶׁ֣ה4 of 20

unto Moses

H4872

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

וְאֶֽל5 of 20
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

אַהֲרֹן֒6 of 20

and unto Aaron

H175

aharon, the brother of moses

וַיְצַוֵּם֙7 of 20

and gave them a charge

H6680

(intensively) to constitute, enjoin

אֶל8 of 20
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

בְּנֵֽי9 of 20

the children

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל10 of 20

of Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

וְאֶל11 of 20
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

פַּרְעֹ֖ה12 of 20

and unto Pharaoh

H6547

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings

מֶ֣לֶךְ13 of 20

king

H4428

a king

מִצְרָֽיִם׃14 of 20

of Egypt

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

לְהוֹצִ֥יא15 of 20

to bring

H3318

to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim

אֶת16 of 20
H853

properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)

בְּנֵֽי17 of 20

the children

H1121

a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or

יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל18 of 20

of Israel

H3478

he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

מֵאֶ֥רֶץ19 of 20

out of the land

H776

the earth (at large, or partitively a land)

מִצְרָֽיִם׃20 of 20

of Egypt

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt


Study Guide

Historical Context

This verse is found in the book of Exodus. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.

Theological Significance

Exodus 6:13 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.

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