Exodus 3:10
Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.
Original Language Analysis
וְעַתָּ֣ה
H6258
לְכָ֔ה
H1980
לְכָ֔ה
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
2 of 11
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
וְאֶֽשְׁלָחֲךָ֖
now therefore and I will send
H7971
וְאֶֽשְׁלָחֲךָ֖
now therefore and I will send
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
3 of 11
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
thee unto Pharaoh
H6547
פַּרְעֹ֑ה
thee unto Pharaoh
Strong's:
H6547
Word #:
5 of 11
paroh, a general title of egyptian kings
וְהוֹצֵ֛א
that thou mayest bring forth
H3318
וְהוֹצֵ֛א
that thou mayest bring forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
6 of 11
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
7 of 11
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עַמִּ֥י
my people
H5971
עַמִּ֥י
my people
Strong's:
H5971
Word #:
8 of 11
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
בְנֵֽי
the children
H1121
בְנֵֽי
the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
9 of 11
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
Micah 6:4For I brought thee up out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed thee out of the house of servants; and I sent before thee Moses, Aaron, and Miriam.Psalms 105:26He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.1 Samuel 12:6And Samuel said unto the people, It is the LORD that advanced Moses and Aaron, and that brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt.Acts 7:34I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.Psalms 77:20Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron.Hosea 12:13And by a prophet the LORD brought Israel out of Egypt, and by a prophet was he preserved.Acts 7:36He brought them out, after that he had shewed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red sea, and in the wilderness forty years.
Historical Context
Moses' commission comes after 80 years of preparation: 40 in Pharaoh's court learning Egyptian politics/culture, 40 in Midian's wilderness learning humility and survival. God's call is specific (unto Pharaoh), purposeful (bring forth), and personal (my people). This pattern of long preparation followed by specific commissioning appears throughout Scripture (Joseph, David, John the Baptist, Paul).
Questions for Reflection
- How does Moses' 80-year preparation encourage you during seasons of waiting before clear calling emerges?
- What does God's direct commission ('I will send you') teach about the authority and responsibility of those called to difficult ministry?
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Analysis & Commentary
Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt (וְעַתָּה לְכָה וְאֶשְׁלָחֲךָ אֶל־פַּרְעֹה וְהוֹצֵא אֶת־עַמִּי בְנֵי־יִשְׂרָאֵל מִמִּצְרָיִם)—God's commission: I will send thee (אֶשְׁלָחֲךָ, eshlachakha). Come... and I will send—Moses must draw near before being sent. Unto Pharaoh—direct confrontation with world's greatest power. Bring forth my people (הוֹצֵא אֶת־עַמִּי)—bring forth (יָצָא, yatsa, "exodus/go out") gives the book its name. My people emphasizes covenant relationship. This is Moses' life-defining call—leading the greatest deliverance in OT history, typifying Christ's greater redemption (Luke 9:31, Jesus' "exodus" at Jerusalem). Moses will resist (vv. 11, 13; 4:1, 10, 13), but God's call stands firm.