Then the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,
- KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
- BSB The LORD said to Moses and Aaron,
- NKJV Then the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,
- NASB Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying,
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Quick answer
Yahweh again addresses Moses and Aaron, preparing them for Pharaoh. God equips His servants before sending them into conflict.
Overview
This short transition introduces God's specific instructions for the first sign before Pharaoh. It shows the Lord going before His messengers, anticipating Pharaoh's demand and supplying the response in advance. God's careful preparation of Moses and Aaron reflects His faithful provision for those He sends, just as Christ equips and forewarns His followers for the opposition they will face.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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