Exodus 4:28
And Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which he had commanded him.
Original Language Analysis
וַיַּגֵּ֤ד
told
H5046
וַיַּגֵּ֤ד
told
Strong's:
H5046
Word #:
1 of 14
properly, to front, i.e., stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to
אֵ֛ת
H853
אֵ֛ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
4 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
5 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
דִּבְרֵ֥י
all the words
H1697
דִּבְרֵ֥י
all the words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
6 of 14
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
of the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 14
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
8 of 14
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
שְׁלָח֑וֹ
who had sent
H7971
שְׁלָח֑וֹ
who had sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
9 of 14
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
וְאֵ֥ת
H853
וְאֵ֥ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 14
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָֽאֹתֹ֖ת
him and all the signs
H226
הָֽאֹתֹ֖ת
him and all the signs
Strong's:
H226
Word #:
12 of 14
a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc
Historical Context
The Moses-Aaron partnership required clear communication and trust. Aaron's acceptance of Moses' account without demanding his own burning bush experience shows faith and humility. Throughout Exodus, Aaron faithfully communicates Moses' messages, though he struggles with leadership when Moses is absent (Exodus 32). This initial thorough briefing established the working relationship that would endure through Israel's formation.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Moses' transparent sharing with Aaron model healthy leadership that empowers partners through full information rather than hoarding knowledge?
- What does Aaron's acceptance of secondhand revelation through Moses teach about submission to God's appointed authority structures?
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Analysis & Commentary
And Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD who had sent him, and all the signs which he had commanded him (וַיַּגֵּד מֹשֶׁה לְאַהֲרֹן אֵת כָּל־דִּבְרֵי יְהוָה אֲשֶׁר שְׁלָחוֹ וְאֵת כָּל־הָאֹתֹת אֲשֶׁר צִוָּהוּ)—Moses briefs Aaron on the burning bush encounter, God's commission, and the authenticating signs. All the words... all the signs (כָּל־דִּבְרֵי... כָּל־הָאֹתֹת)—complete disclosure ensures Aaron fully understands the mission and God's revelation. Moses shares authority by sharing information. This transparency creates genuine partnership rather than hierarchy. Aaron must know God's plan to function as Moses' spokesman. The detail which he had commanded him (אֲשֶׁר צִוָּהוּ) emphasizes divine origin—Moses isn't self-appointed but commissioned. Aaron receives this secondhand revelation, accepting Moses' authority to mediate God's word.