What is the meaning of Exodus 6:29? He said to him The verse opens with personal, intimate communication: God speaks directly to Moses. • This is the living God initiating the conversation (Exodus 3:4–6; Exodus 33:11). • God’s approach underscores His ongoing covenant faithfulness first revealed to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 17:1–7). • Scripture regularly portrays God as the first speaker, establishing His sovereign authority (Isaiah 1:2; Hebrews 1:1–2). I am the LORD God immediately identifies Himself with His covenant name. • “I am the LORD” (YHWH) reminds Moses—and us—of His self-existent, unchanging nature (Exodus 3:14: “I AM WHO I AM”). • This reassurance comes when Moses feels inadequate (Exodus 6:12); God’s name is the antidote to fear. • The declaration roots the coming miracles not in Moses’ skill but in God’s character (Psalm 115:3; Malachi 3:6). tell Pharaoh king of Egypt The command defines Moses’ mission field. • Pharaoh is the most powerful human on earth, yet God directs Moses to speak to him, proving divine supremacy (Exodus 7:1–5). • Earlier, Pharaoh dismissed God: “Who is the LORD?” (Exodus 5:2). Now God answers through His servant. • Similar commissions appear when prophets confront kings—Nathan with David (2 Samuel 12:1), Elijah with Ahab (1 Kings 18:17–18)—showing God’s word must reach every authority. everything I say to you Nothing is to be trimmed or softened. • Moses must relay the full message: promises and warnings alike (Jeremiah 26:2; Acts 20:27). • Obedience to the entirety of God’s word is essential for deliverance; partial obedience is disobedience (Deuteronomy 4:2; Revelation 22:18–19). • This requirement also foreshadows Christ, who spoke only what the Father gave Him (John 12:49–50). summary Exodus 6:29 reveals a God who speaks personally, identifies Himself faithfully, commissions His servant boldly, and demands complete fidelity to His word. The verse calls believers to trust God’s name, obey His commands without omission, and declare His truth confidently—even before the mightiest of earthly powers. |
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