Exodus 6:10

Authorized King James Version

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And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

Original Language Analysis

וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר spake H1696
וַיְדַבֵּ֥ר spake
Strong's: H1696
Word #: 1 of 5
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֖ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֖ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 5
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 3 of 5
near, with or among; often in general, to
מֹשֶׁ֥ה unto Moses H4872
מֹשֶׁ֥ה unto Moses
Strong's: H4872
Word #: 4 of 5
mosheh, the israelite lawgiver
לֵּאמֹֽר׃ saying H559
לֵּאמֹֽר׃ saying
Strong's: H559
Word #: 5 of 5
to say (used with great latitude)

Analysis & Commentary

Verse 10 continues the covenantal reaffirmation. God's sevenfold promise ('I will bring out, deliver, redeem, take, be your God, bring in, give') comprehensively describes salvation from multiple angles, foreshadowing the gospel's complete deliverance.

Historical Context

Ancient Near Eastern covenant formulas used repetitive structures to emphasize commitment. The detailed promises in verses 4-10 establish the legal and relational foundation for the Exodus.

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