King James Version

What Does Exodus 6:29 Mean?

Exodus 6:29 in the King James Version says “That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee. — study this verse from Exodus chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.

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

Exodus 6:29 · KJV


Context

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.

30

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


Commentary

KJV Study Commentary
Verse 29 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 4-29 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 · 18 words
דֹּבֵ֥ר1 of 18

all that I say

H1696

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

יְהוָ֑ה2 of 18

I am the LORD

H3068

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

אֶל3 of 18
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

מֹשֶׁ֥ה4 of 18

unto Moses

H4872

mosheh, the israelite lawgiver

לֵּאמֹ֖ר5 of 18

saying

H559

to say (used with great latitude)

אֲנִ֣י6 of 18
H589

i

יְהוָ֑ה7 of 18

I am the LORD

H3068

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

דֹּבֵ֥ר8 of 18

all that I say

H1696

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

אֶל9 of 18
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to

פַּרְעֹה֙10 of 18

thou unto Pharaoh

H6547

paroh, a general title of egyptian kings

מֶ֣לֶךְ11 of 18

king

H4428

a king

מִצְרַ֔יִם12 of 18

of Egypt

H4714

mitsrajim, i.e., upper and lower egypt

אֵ֛ת13 of 18
H853

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

כָּל14 of 18
H3605

properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)

אֲשֶׁ֥ר15 of 18
H834

who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc

אֲנִ֖י16 of 18
H589

i

דֹּבֵ֥ר17 of 18

all that I say

H1696

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

אֵלֶֽיךָ׃18 of 18
H413

near, with or among; often in general, to


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 6:29 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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