King James Version

What Does Exodus 6:27 Mean?

Exodus 6:27 in the King James Version says “These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Mose... — study this verse from Exodus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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.

Exodus 6:27 · KJV


Context

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.

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.

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.

28

And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto 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.


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 27 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 4-27 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 · 14 words
הֵ֗ם1 of 14

These

H1992

they (only used when emphatic)

הַֽמְדַבְּרִים֙2 of 14

are they which spake

H1696

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

אֶל3 of 14
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

פַּרְעֹ֣ה4 of 14

to Pharaoh

H6547

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings

מֶֽלֶךְ5 of 14

king

H4428

a king

מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם6 of 14

from Egypt

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

לְהוֹצִ֥יא7 of 14

to bring out

H3318

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

אֶת8 of 14
H853

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

בְּנֵֽי9 of 14

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 14

of Israel

H3478

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

מִמִּצְרָ֑יִם11 of 14

from Egypt

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

ה֥וּא12 of 14
H1931

he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo

מֹשֶׁ֖ה13 of 14

these are that Moses

H4872

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

וְאַֽהֲרֹֽן׃14 of 14

and Aaron

H175

aharon, the brother of moses


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 6:27 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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