Psalms 105:26
He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen.
Original Language Analysis
שָׁ֭לַח
He sent
H7971
שָׁ֭לַח
He sent
Strong's:
H7971
Word #:
1 of 7
to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 7
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
Cross References
Exodus 3:10Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.Exodus 28:12And thou shalt put the two stones upon the shoulders of the ephod for stones of memorial unto the children of Israel: and Aaron shall bear their names before the LORD upon his two shoulders for a memorial.Exodus 7:1And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet.Numbers 16:40To be a memorial unto the children of Israel, that no stranger, which is not of the seed of Aaron, come near to offer incense before the LORD; that he be not as Korah, and as his company: as the LORD said to him by the hand of Moses.
Historical Context
Moses' call at the burning bush (Exod 3) and Aaron's appointment as spokesman (Exod 4:14-16) established their leadership for the Exodus. Their reluctant obedience demonstrated God's initiative in calling servants.
Questions for Reflection
- How does recognizing yourself as chosen and sent by God transform your approach to ministry and service?
- What reluctance or inadequacy do you feel that God's sovereign calling can overcome?
Analysis & Commentary
God 'sent Moses his servant' and 'Aaron whom he had chosen.' The divine initiative in sending deliverers emphasizes God's covenant faithfulness. Moses and Aaron didn't volunteer but were chosen and sent. Their commissioning (Exod 3-4) demonstrates God's sovereign election and calling. 'Servant' (ebed) and 'chosen' (bachar) emphasize their roles as God's appointed agents. Christ was similarly sent by the Father (John 6:38) as chosen servant (Isa 42:1). The Reformed doctrine of effectual calling recognizes that God's choice and empowerment accomplish His purposes through His servants.