Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You are to say everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his country. New Living Translation Tell Aaron everything I command you, and Aaron must command Pharaoh to let the people of Israel leave his country. English Standard Version You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the people of Israel go out of his land. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version You shall speak all that I command you. And Aaron your brother shall tell Pharaoh to send the children of Israel out of his land. New American Standard Bible As for you, you shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land. NASB 1995 “You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land. NASB 1977 “You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land. Legacy Standard Bible You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall speak to Pharaoh that he let the sons of Israel go out of his land. Amplified Bible You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go out of his land. Christian Standard Bible You must say whatever I command you; then Aaron your brother must declare it to Pharaoh so that he will let the Israelites go from his land. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must say whatever I command you; then Aaron your brother must declare it to Pharaoh so that he will let the Israelites go from his land. American Standard Version Thou shalt speak all that I command thee; and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. Contemporary English Version Tell Aaron everything I say to you, and he will order the king to let my people leave his country. English Revised Version Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. GOD'S WORD® Translation Tell your brother Aaron everything I command you, and he must tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites leave the country. Good News Translation Tell Aaron everything I command you, and he will tell the king to let the Israelites leave his country. International Standard Version You are to speak everything that I've commanded you, and then your brother Aaron will speak to Pharaoh, telling him to let the Israelis go out of his land. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible You are to speak everything I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh that he must release the Israelites from his land. New Heart English Bible You shall speak all that I command you; and Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. Webster's Bible Translation Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak to Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land. World English Bible You shall speak all that I command you; and Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionyou speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron speaks to Pharaoh, and he has sent the sons of Israel out of his land. Young's Literal Translation thou -- thou dost speak all that I command thee, and Aaron thy brother doth speak unto Pharaoh, and he hath sent the sons of Israel out of his land. Smith's Literal Translation Thou shalt speak all that I shall command thee; and Aaron thy brother shall speak to Pharaoh, and he sent forth the sons of Israel out of his land. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThou shalt speak to him all that I command thee; and he shall speak to Pharao, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. Catholic Public Domain Version You will speak to him all that I command you. And he will speak to Pharaoh, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land. New American Bible You will speak all that I command you. In turn, your brother Aaron will tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. New Revised Standard Version You shall speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron shall tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall speak all that I command you; and Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh that he send the children of Israel out of his land. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You shall say everything that I command you, and Aaron your brother will speak to Pharaoh and he will send the children of Israel from his land. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Thou shalt speak all that I command thee; and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land. Brenton Septuagint Translation And thou shalt say to him all things that I charge thee, and Aaron thy brother shall speak to Pharao, that he should send forth the children of Israel out of his land. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Commands Moses and Aaron1The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. 2You 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. 3But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and though I will multiply My signs and wonders in the land of Egypt,… Cross References Exodus 4:15-16 You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do. / He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him. Exodus 3:10 Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” Exodus 6:29 He said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.” Exodus 4:12 Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” Exodus 5:1 After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” Exodus 9:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. Exodus 8:1 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to Pharaoh and tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. Exodus 10:3 So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and told him, “This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: ‘How long will you refuse to humble yourself before Me? Let My people go, so that they may worship Me. Exodus 11:9 The LORD said to Moses, “Pharaoh will not listen to you, so that My wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt.” Exodus 12:31 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron by night and said, “Get up, leave my people, both you and the Israelites! Go, worship the LORD as you have requested. Jeremiah 1:7 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. Acts 7:35 This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. Acts 7:36 He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. Acts 7:37 This is the same Moses who told the Israelites, ‘God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers.’ Hebrews 11:24-29 By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. ... Treasury of Scripture You shall speak all that I command you: and Aaron your brother shall speak to Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land. Exodus 4:15 And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do. Exodus 6:29 That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee. Deuteronomy 4:2 Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish ought from it, that ye may keep the commandments of the LORD your God which I command you. Jump to Previous Aaron Children Command Country Israel Israelites Orders Pharaoh Speak Thou Whatever WordJump to Next Aaron Children Command Country Israel Israelites Orders Pharaoh Speak Thou Whatever WordExodus 7 1. Moses and Aaron are encouraged to go again to Pharaoh8. Aaron's rod is turned into a serpent 11. The sorcerers do the like; but their rods are swallowed up by Aaron's 13. Pharaoh's heart is hardened 14. God's message to Pharaoh 19. The river is turned into blood; and the consequent distress of the Egyptians You are to speak all that I command you This phrase emphasizes the divine authority and the role of Moses as God's chosen prophet. In the biblical context, prophets were often tasked with delivering God's messages verbatim, highlighting the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's word. This command underscores the concept of divine inspiration, where the words spoken by the prophet are not his own but those of God. This is similar to the role of other prophets like Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:7) and Ezekiel (Ezekiel 2:7), who were also instructed to speak only what God commanded. and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He is commanded by God to speak His words. 2. Aaron Moses' brother, who acts as his spokesperson. God appoints Aaron to communicate with Pharaoh on behalf of Moses. 3. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, who is resistant to letting the Israelites go. He represents the opposition to God's plan. 4. The Israelites God's chosen people, enslaved in Egypt, whom God intends to deliver through Moses and Aaron. 5. Egypt The land where the Israelites are enslaved, representing a place of bondage and oppression. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandMoses and Aaron are examples of obedience, as they follow God's instructions despite potential fear or doubt. We are called to trust and obey God's commands in our lives. God's Use of Human Instruments God often uses people to accomplish His purposes. Like Moses and Aaron, we can be instruments of God's will when we submit to His guidance. The Power of God's Word The emphasis on speaking God's commands highlights the power and authority of His word. We should prioritize knowing and proclaiming God's word in our lives. Partnership in Ministry The partnership between Moses and Aaron illustrates the importance of working together in ministry. We are encouraged to support and collaborate with others in our spiritual journeys. Confronting Oppression The call to speak to Pharaoh about releasing the Israelites is a reminder of God's heart for justice and liberation. We are challenged to stand against oppression and advocate for freedom.Verse 2. - Thou shalt speak. The Septuagint and the Vulgate have, "Thou shalt speak to him," which undoubtedly gives the true sense. Moses was to speak to Aaron, Aaron to Pharaoh. (See Exodus 4:15, 16.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Youאַתָּ֣ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you are to speak תְדַבֵּ֔ר (ṯə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every that אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I command you, אֲצַוֶּ֑ךָּ (’ă·ṣaw·we·kā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order and your brother אָחִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) Aaron וְאַהֲרֹ֤ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses must declare יְדַבֵּ֣ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue it to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֔ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings so that he will let the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son go וְשִׁלַּ֥ח (wə·šil·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out out of his land. מֵאַרְצֽוֹ׃ (mê·’ar·ṣōw) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Exodus 7:2 NIVExodus 7:2 NLT Exodus 7:2 ESV Exodus 7:2 NASB Exodus 7:2 KJV Exodus 7:2 BibleApps.com Exodus 7:2 Biblia Paralela Exodus 7:2 Chinese Bible Exodus 7:2 French Bible Exodus 7:2 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 7:2 You shall speak all that I command (Exo. 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