Exodus 6:29

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

he said, "I am ADONAI. Tell Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything 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.”

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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

That the LORD^{H3068} spake^{H1696} unto Moses^{H4872}, saying^{H559}, I am the LORD^{H3068}: speak^{H1696} thou unto Pharaoh^{H6547} king^{H4428} of Egypt^{H4714} all that I say^{H1696} unto thee.

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Commentary for Exodus 6:29

1. Themes of Exodus 6:29:
- Divine Authority and Identity: The verse emphasizes the authority of God, as He commands Moses to convey His messages to Pharaoh, establishing His sovereignty over human rulers.
- Divine Communication: It highlights the direct communication between God and Moses, reinforcing the theme of God's guidance in the mission to free the Israelites.
- Obedience: The command to Moses underscores the importance of obedience to God's will, a recurring theme throughout the Exodus narrative.

2. Historical Context:
- The Exodus Event: This verse is part of the larger narrative of the Exodus, which describes the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The events are traditionally dated to the late Bronze Age, around the 13th century BCE.
- The Pharaoh: The Pharaoh mentioned is likely one of the rulers of the New Kingdom of Egypt, possibly Seti I or Ramesses II, though the historical accuracy of these identifications is debated.
- Moses' Role: Moses, a Hebrew raised in the Egyptian court, has been called by God to lead his people out of Egypt. This verse occurs after Moses has initially approached Pharaoh, who has rejected his appeal and increased the Israelites' burdens.
- Theological Significance: The verse is part of a larger theophany where God reassures Moses of His commitment to deliver Israel and to fulfill the covenant with the patriarchs, despite Pharaoh's hardened heart.

In summary, Exodus 6:29 is situated within the narrative of God's deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage, asserting God's identity, His direct involvement with His people, and the necessity of Moses' obedience in the face of Pharaoh's intransigence.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
4. Strong's Number: H559
   There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אָמַר
   Transliteration: ʼâmar
   Pronunciation: aw-mar'
   Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet.
   
5. Strong's Number: H6547
   There are 230 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פַּרְעֹה
   Transliteration: Parʻôh
   Pronunciation: par-o'
   Description: of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings; Pharaoh.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4714
   There are 602 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְרַיִם
   Transliteration: Mitsrayim
   Pronunciation: mits-rah'-yim
   Description: dual of מָצוֹר; Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt; Egypt, Egyptians, Mizraim.