Exodus 6:29
New International Version
he said to him, “I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.”

New Living Translation
he said to him, “I am the LORD! Tell Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, everything I am telling you.”

English Standard Version
the LORD said to Moses, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.”

Berean Standard Bible
He said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.”

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

New King James Version
that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “I am the LORD. Speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.”

New American Standard Bible
that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “I am the LORD; say to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.”

NASB 1995
that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “I am the LORD; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you.”

NASB 1977
that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, “I am the LORD; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you.”

Legacy Standard Bible
that Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, “I am Yahweh; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am speaking to you.”

Amplified Bible
that He said, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything that I say to you.”

Christian Standard Bible
he said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I am telling you.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
He said to him, “I am Yahweh; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I am telling you.”

American Standard Version
that Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, I am Jehovah: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak unto thee.

Contemporary English Version
he said, "I am the LORD. Tell the king of Egypt everything I say to you."

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He said to Moses, "I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh (the king of Egypt) everything I tell you."

Good News Translation
he said, "I am the LORD. Tell the king of Egypt everything I tell you."

International Standard Version
that the LORD told Moses, "I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything that I'm saying to you."

Majority Standard Bible
He said to him, ?I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.?

NET Bible
he said to him, "I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am telling you."

New Heart English Bible
that the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "I am the LORD. Speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you."

Webster's Bible Translation
That the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak thou to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, all that I say to thee.

World English Bible
Yahweh said to Moses, “I am Yahweh. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I tell you.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
that YHWH speaks to Moses, saying, “I [am] YHWH, speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am speaking to you.”

Young's Literal Translation
that Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, saying, 'I am Jehovah, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am speaking unto thee.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jehovah will speak to Moses, saying, I am Jehovah; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt, all which I say to thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: I am the Lord: speak thou to Pharao king of Egypt all that I say to thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: “I am the Lord. Speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, all that I speak to you.”

New American Bible
the LORD said to Moses: I am the LORD. Say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, all that I tell you.

New Revised Standard Version
he said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am speaking to you.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
That the LORD spoke to Moses, and said to him, I am the LORD; speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and said to him, “I AM LORD JEHOVAH; say to Pharaoh the King of Egypt everything that I said to you.”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
that the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: 'I am the LORD; speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak unto thee.'

Brenton Septuagint Translation
then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak to Pharao king of Egypt whatsoever I say to thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
28Now on the day that the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt, 29He said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.” 30But in the LORD’s presence Moses replied, “Since I am unskilled in speech, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”…

Cross References
Exodus 3:10-14
Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” ...

Exodus 4:10-12
“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”

Exodus 7:1-2
The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land.

Jeremiah 1:7-9
But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. / Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.

Acts 7:30-34
After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. / When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him: / ‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look. ...

Deuteronomy 18:18-19
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him. / And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My words that the prophet speaks in My name.

Isaiah 6:8-9
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’

Ezekiel 2:3-7
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ...

John 12:49-50
I have not spoken on My own, but the Father who sent Me has commanded Me what to say and how to say it. / And I know that His command leads to eternal life. So I speak exactly what the Father has told Me to say.”

Hebrews 3:5
Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.

Numbers 12:6-8
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream. / But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house. / I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”

1 Samuel 3:10-11
Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” / Then the LORD said to Samuel, “I am about to do something in Israel at which the ears of all who hear it will tingle.

Matthew 10:19-20
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.

Luke 12:11-12
When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.”

Acts 3:22-23
For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you. / Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off from among his people.’


Treasury of Scripture

That the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak you to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say to you.

I am the

Exodus 6:2,6,8
And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD: …

speak

Exodus 6:11
Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.

Exodus 7:2
Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.

Jeremiah 1:7,8,17-19
But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak…

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He said to him
This phrase indicates a direct communication from God to Moses. In the context of Exodus, God frequently speaks to Moses, establishing him as a prophet and leader. This divine communication underscores the personal relationship between God and Moses, a theme prevalent throughout the Pentateuch. The phrase also highlights the role of Moses as an intermediary between God and the Israelites.

I am the LORD
This declaration emphasizes God's identity and authority. The use of "LORD" in all caps signifies the divine name YHWH, which is central to the covenant relationship between God and Israel. This name reveals God's eternal, self-existent nature and His faithfulness to His promises. It connects to earlier revelations of God's name in Exodus 3:14, where God introduces Himself as "I AM WHO I AM," underscoring His unchanging and sovereign character.

tell Pharaoh king of Egypt
This command highlights Moses' mission to confront Pharaoh, the ruler of Egypt, who is seen as a powerful earthly authority. The historical context shows Egypt as a dominant empire, and Pharaoh as a figure who considered himself a god. This sets the stage for the ensuing conflict between the God of Israel and the gods of Egypt, demonstrating God's supremacy over all earthly powers. The confrontation with Pharaoh is a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Exodus, leading to the liberation of the Israelites.

everything I say to you
This phrase underscores the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's word. Moses is instructed to convey God's message fully and accurately, reflecting the prophetic role of delivering divine truth. This mirrors the broader biblical theme of the importance of adhering to God's commands, as seen in Deuteronomy 18:18-19, where God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses who will speak His words. It also foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who perfectly reveals and embodies God's word (John 1:14).

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself to Moses and commands him to speak to Pharaoh.

2. Moses
The chosen leader of the Israelites, tasked with delivering God's message to Pharaoh and leading the Israelites out of Egypt.

3. Pharaoh
The king of Egypt, representing opposition to God's will and the enslavement of the Israelites.

4. Egypt
The land where the Israelites are enslaved, symbolizing bondage and oppression.

5. The Israelites
God's chosen people, who are suffering under Egyptian slavery and are the recipients of God's promise of deliverance.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty and Authority
God identifies Himself as "the LORD," emphasizing His supreme authority over all creation, including Pharaoh and Egypt.

Obedience to God's Command
Moses is instructed to tell Pharaoh "everything" God commands, highlighting the importance of complete obedience to God's word.

Courage in the Face of Opposition
Moses is called to confront Pharaoh, a powerful ruler, teaching us to rely on God's strength when facing daunting challenges.

God's Faithfulness to His Promises
The command to Moses is part of God's unfolding plan to deliver Israel, reminding us of His faithfulness to fulfill His promises.

The Role of a Mediator
Moses acts as a mediator between God and Pharaoh, prefiguring Christ as the ultimate mediator between God and humanity.Verse 29. - I am the Lord. It is not improbable that every revelation made to Moses was authenticated by these initial words - which have the force of that initial phrase, so constant in the later prophets - "Thus saith the Lord."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
He
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

said
וַיְדַבֵּ֧ר (way·ḏab·bêr)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

him,
מֹשֶׁ֥ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

“I
אֲנִ֣י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

am the LORD;
יְהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

tell
דַּבֵּ֗ר (dab·bêr)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

Pharaoh
פַּרְעֹה֙ (par·‘ōh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings

king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Egypt
מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

everything
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

that
אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I
אֲנִ֖י (’ă·nî)
Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 589: I

say
דֹּבֵ֥ר (dō·ḇêr)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

to you.”
אֵלֶֽיךָ׃ (’ê·le·ḵā)
Preposition | second person masculine singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to


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