What is the meaning of Exodus 6:13? Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron God initiates. He does not leave His servants guessing. • The same pattern appears earlier: “The LORD told Aaron, ‘Go into the wilderness to meet Moses’ ” (Exodus 4:27). • Later, He continues the direct dialogue: “The LORD said to Moses, ‘See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet’ ” (Exodus 7:1). • Scripture highlights this relational speaking elsewhere—Numbers 12:8 affirms God speaks with Moses “face to face, clearly and not in riddles.” and gave them a charge A “charge” is a clear, binding assignment. • God’s charges carry authority, just as Samuel declared to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king… now listen to the words of the LORD” (1 Samuel 15:1). • New-covenant believers feel the same weight: the risen Christ “charged” the disciples to make other disciples (Matthew 28:18-20). • The word underscores obedience over option. Moses and Aaron are not negotiating; they are accepting marching orders. concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt The commission has two audiences: God’s people and God’s opponent. • For Israel, the message is hope: “I have surely seen the affliction of My people… and I have come down to deliver them” (Exodus 3:7-8). • For Pharaoh, it is confrontation: “But I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that I may multiply My signs” (Exodus 7:3). • Romans 9:17 later explains God’s purpose in dealing with Pharaoh: to display His power and spread His name. This dual focus reminds us that God directs events both inside and outside His covenant community. to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt The goal is liberation, not negotiation. • Earlier God promised, “I will bring you up out of the misery of Egypt” (Exodus 3:17). • That promise is fulfilled: “On that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions” (Exodus 12:51). • Stephen retells the same rescue in Acts 7:34, showing its enduring significance. Three practical takeaways: – Salvation is God-initiated. – Obedience is the human response. – Deliverance is certain because God Himself guarantees it. summary Exodus 6:13 records a pivotal moment. God personally speaks, authoritatively commissions Moses and Aaron, targets both His people and their oppressor, and fixes the mission on total deliverance. The verse grounds our confidence that when the Lord commands, He also enables—and He keeps every promise to bring His people out of bondage into freedom. |
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