Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron about the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he commanded them to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. New Living Translation But the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them orders for the Israelites and for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt. The LORD commanded Moses and Aaron to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt. English Standard Version But the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge about the people of Israel and about Pharaoh king of Egypt: to bring the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Berean Standard Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH spoke to Moses and to Aaron and He gave them a command toward the sons of Israel and toward Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt. King James Bible And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. New King James Version Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, and gave them a command for the children of Israel and for Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. New American Standard Bible Nevertheless, the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron and gave them a command concerning the sons of Israel and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt. NASB 1995 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a charge to the sons of Israel and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt. NASB 1977 Then the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a charge to the sons of Israel and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible Then Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron and gave them a command for the sons of Israel and for Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Amplified Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, and gave them a command concerning the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Berean Annotated Bible Then the LORD {YHWH} spoke to Moses (drawn out) and Aaron (light bringer) and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites (God prevails) and Pharaoh (great house) king of Egypt (land of bondage), to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them commands concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them commands concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. American Standard Version And Jehovah spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Contemporary English Version But the LORD sent Aaron and Moses with a message for the Israelites and for the king. He also ordered Aaron and Moses to free the people from Egypt. English Revised Version And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron about the Israelites and Pharaoh (the king of Egypt). He commanded them to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. Good News Translation The LORD commanded Moses and Aaron: "Tell the Israelites and the king of Egypt that I have ordered you to lead the Israelites out of Egypt." International Standard Version Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, issuing orders to them regarding the Israelis for delivery to Pharaoh, king of Egypt; that is, to bring the Israelis out of the land of Egypt. NET Bible The LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge for the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. New Heart English Bible The LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a command to the children of Israel, and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation And the LORD spoke to Moses, and to Aaron, and gave them a charge to the children of Israel, and to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. World English Bible Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a command to the children of Israel, and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd YHWH speaks to Moses and to Aaron, and charges them for the sons of Israel, and for Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt. Berean Literal Bible And YHWH spoke to Moses and to Aaron and He gave them a command toward the sons of Israel and toward Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt. Young's Literal Translation And Jehovah speaketh unto Moses, and unto Aaron, and chargeth them for the sons of Israel, and for Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will speak to Moses and to Aaron and will command them to the sons of Israel, and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring forth the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and he gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharao the king of Egypt, that they should bring forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and he gave them a commandment for the sons of Israel, and for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, that they should lead the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt. New American Bible But the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron regarding the Israelites and Pharaoh, king of Egypt, and charged them to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. New Revised Standard Version Thus the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, and gave them orders regarding the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, charging them to free the Israelites from the land of Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron and gave them a charge to the children of Israel and to Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe and with Aaron and commanded them in the presence of the children of Israel and in the presence of Pharaoh the King of Egypt to bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the LORD spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and gave them a charge to Pharao king of Egypt, that he should send forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God Promises Deliverance…12But in the LORD’s presence Moses replied, “If the Israelites will not listen to me, then why would Pharaoh listen to me, since I am unskilled in speech?” 13Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt. Cross References Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron Exodus 12:1 Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, Exodus 7:8 The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, Numbers 12:4 And suddenly the LORD said to Moses, Aaron, and Miriam, “You three, come out to the Tent of Meeting.” So the three went out, and gave them a charge Exodus 7:1-2 The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Exodus 4:15-16 You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do. / He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him. Exodus 12:28 And the Israelites went and did just what the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron. concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt Exodus 5:1 After that, Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and said, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Let My people go, so that they may hold a feast to Me in the wilderness.’” Exodus 7:16 Then say to him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to tell you: Let My people go, so that they may worship Me in the wilderness. But until now you have not listened. Exodus 3:19-20 But I know that the king of Egypt will not allow you to go unless a mighty hand compels him. / So I will stretch out My hand and strike the Egyptians with all the wonders I will perform among them. And after that, he will release you. to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt Exodus 12:51 And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. Deuteronomy 4:20 Yet the LORD has taken you and brought you out of the iron furnace, out of Egypt, to be the people of His inheritance, as you are today. Deuteronomy 26:8 Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. Exodus 3:10-12 Therefore, go! I am sending you to Pharaoh to bring My people the Israelites out of Egypt.” / But Moses asked God, “Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?” / “I will surely be with you,” God said, “and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, all of you will worship God on this mountain.” Numbers 27:19-20 Have him stand before Eleazar the priest and the whole congregation, and commission him in their sight. / Confer on him some of your authority, so that the whole congregation of Israel will obey him. Deuteronomy 31:7-8 Then Moses called for Joshua and said to him in the presence of all Israel, “Be strong and courageous, for you will go with this people into the land that the LORD swore to their fathers to give them, and you shall give it to them as an inheritance. / The LORD Himself goes before you; He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.” Joshua 1:2-5 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore arise, you and all these people, and cross over the Jordan into the land that I am giving to the children of Israel. / I have given you every place where the sole of your foot will tread, just as I promised to Moses. / Your territory shall extend from the wilderness and Lebanon to the great River Euphrates—all the land of the Hittites—and west as far as the Great Sea. … Treasury of Scripture And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, and gave them a charge to the children of Israel, and to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. Numbers 27:19,23 And set him before Eleazar the priest, and before all the congregation; and give him a charge in their sight… Deuteronomy 31:14 And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation. Psalm 91:11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Jump to Previous Aaron Charge Children Command Commanded Commandment Egypt Israel Israelites Moses Orders Pharaoh Speaketh WordJump to Next Aaron Charge Children Command Commanded Commandment Egypt Israel Israelites Moses Orders Pharaoh Speaketh WordExodus 6 1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH9. Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites 10. He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh 14. Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron 26. The history resumed Then the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron This phrase highlights the direct communication between God and His chosen leaders, Moses and Aaron. It underscores the divine authority and guidance provided to them. In the biblical narrative, Moses is often seen as a type of Christ, a mediator between God and His people. Aaron, as the high priest, also prefigures Christ's priestly role. The involvement of both Moses and Aaron emphasizes the importance of leadership and obedience to God's commands. and gave them a charge concerning both the Israelites and Pharaoh king of Egypt to bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is actively involved in the deliverance of His people. 2. Moses The chosen leader and prophet of Israel, tasked with confronting Pharaoh and leading the Israelites out of Egypt. 3. Aaron Moses' brother, who serves as his spokesperson and assistant in the mission to free the Israelites. 4. Pharaoh The king of Egypt, representing opposition to God's plan and the enslavement of the Israelites. 5. The Israelites God's chosen people, who are enslaved in Egypt and in need of deliverance. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty and FaithfulnessGod is in control and faithful to His promises, even when circumstances seem dire. Obedience to God's Command Moses and Aaron are examples of obedience, acting on God's command despite potential danger and uncertainty. Role of Leadership in God's Plan God often uses leaders to accomplish His purposes, and they must rely on His strength and guidance. Confronting Opposition with Faith Pharaoh represents the world's opposition to God's will, yet God's plans cannot be thwarted. Deliverance and Redemption The deliverance from Egypt foreshadows the ultimate redemption through Christ, reminding us of God's power to save. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 6:13?2. How does Exodus 6:13 demonstrate God's authority over Moses and Aaron's mission? 3. What does God's command in Exodus 6:13 reveal about His faithfulness to Israel? 4. How can we apply God's directive to Moses and Aaron in our lives today? 5. In what ways does Exodus 6:13 connect to God's covenant promises in Genesis? 6. How does Exodus 6:13 encourage obedience despite challenges in fulfilling God's commands? 7. Why did God command Moses and Aaron to lead the Israelites out of Egypt in Exodus 6:13? 8. How does Exodus 6:13 reflect God's authority and sovereignty over nations and leaders? 9. What does Exodus 6:13 reveal about God's relationship with Moses and Aaron? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6? 11. Why do Christian leaders claim to hear from God, yet often contradict each other? 12. Exodus 5:1: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of Moses confronting an Egyptian Pharaoh as described? 13. Exodus 6:11-12: Why would God repeatedly send Moses to Pharaoh despite Moses' continual failure to persuade him? 14. (Exodus 4:2-5) How could Moses' staff physically transform into a snake and then revert back without any natural or scientific basis? What Does Exodus 6:13 Mean Then the LORD spoke to Moses and AaronGod 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. (13) The Lord . . . gave them a charge.--The reluctance and opposition of Moses led to an express "charge" being laid upon himself and Aaron, the details of which are given in Exodus 7:1-9. Exodus 6:1 of Exodus 7 probably followed originally on Exodus 6:12 of this chapter. When the genealogy was inserted at this point, the present verse, which summarises Exodus 7:1-9, was added, as also Exodus 6:28-30 at the end of the chapter.Verses 13-27. - At this point the narrative is interrupted The author, or (it may be) the final compiler - perhaps Joshua - thought it desirable to insert here a genealogical section, taking up the fatuity history of Israel from the point at which it was left in Exodus 1:5, where the sons of Jacob were enumerated. The whole political system of Israel was based upon the tribal relation; and it was of the last importance, politically, to hand down the divisions and subdivisions of families. The lists here given, probably prepared by Moses in a separate document, had to be inserted somewhere. The present seemed a fitting place. The narrative had reached a turning-point. All the preliminaries were over - the action of the Exodus itself was about to begin. A dramatist would have made Acts 1. end and Acts 2 commence. A poet would have begun a new canto. In the imperfect bibliography of the time, it was thought best to make a division by a parenthetic insertion. Verse 13 seems to belong to what follows rather than to what precedes. There is no emphasis on the words and to Aaron, as if God, having found Moses singly to be irre-sponsive, had now given a charge to both the brothers conjointly (Rashi). Rather the verse is a concise summary of chs. 3-5, prefixed to the genealogy when it was a separate document, and preserved when the compiler placed the document in the textParallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the LORDיְהוָה֮ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel spoke וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר (way·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Moses מֹשֶׁ֣ה (mō·šeh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and Aaron אַהֲרֹן֒ (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses and gave them a charge וַיְצַוֵּם֙ (way·ṣaw·wêm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order concerning וְאֶֽל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to both the Israelites בְּנֵ֣י (bə·nê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son and Pharaoh פַּרְעֹ֖ה (par·‘ōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6547: Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings king מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 4428: A king of Egypt, מִצְרָ֑יִם (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa to bring לְהוֹצִ֥יא (lə·hō·w·ṣî) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim the Israelites בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son out of the land מֵאֶ֥רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 776: Earth, land of Egypt. מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Exodus 6:13 NIVExodus 6:13 NLT Exodus 6:13 ESV Exodus 6:13 NASB Exodus 6:13 KJV Exodus 6:13 BibleApps.com Exodus 6:13 Biblia Paralela Exodus 6:13 Chinese Bible Exodus 6:13 French Bible Exodus 6:13 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 6:13 Yahweh spoke to Moses and to Aaron (Exo. 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