Exodus Chapter 7 · Verse 2
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.
Original Language Analysis
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
Thou shalt speak
H1696
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
Thou shalt speak
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
2 of 16
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
אֵ֖ת
H853
אֵ֖ת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 16
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 #:
4 of 16
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 16
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אָחִ֙יךָ֙
thy brother
H251
אָחִ֙יךָ֙
thy brother
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
8 of 16
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
Thou shalt speak
H1696
יְדַבֵּ֣ר
Thou shalt speak
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
9 of 16
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
וְשִׁלַּ֥ח
that he send
H7971
וְשִׁלַּ֥ח
that he send
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
12 of 16
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 16
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
בְּנֵֽי
the children
H1121
בְּנֵֽי
the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
14 of 16
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
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern messengers bore strict responsibility for accurate message delivery. The Moses-Aaron partnership models how God works through complementary gifts—Moses receives revelation, Aaron articulates it publicly.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's use of partnerships encourage you in your limitations?
- What role do you play in God's communication of His message?
Analysis & Commentary
God commands Moses 'Thou shalt speak all that I command thee' with comprehensive fidelity. Aaron will 'speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the children of Israel out of his land.' This division of labor addresses Moses's speech concerns (4:10, 6:30) while maintaining prophetic accuracy.