Exodus 6:28
New International Version
Now when the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt,

New Living Translation
When the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

English Standard Version
On the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Berean Standard Bible
Now on the day that the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass on the day that YHWH spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

King James Bible
And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, on the day the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

New American Standard Bible
Now it came about on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

NASB 1995
Now it came about on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

NASB 1977
Now it came about on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened on the day when Yahweh spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Amplified Bible
Now it happened on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Berean Annotated Bible
Now on the day that the LORD {YHWH} spoke to Moses (drawn out) in Egypt (land of bondage),

Christian Standard Bible
On the day the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On the day the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

American Standard Version
And it came to pass on the day when Jehovah spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

Contemporary English Version
When the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt.

Good News Translation
When the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

International Standard Version
And it happened when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt

NET Bible
When the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

New Heart English Bible
It happened on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
Now on the day that the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt,

World English Bible
On the day when Yahweh spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it comes to pass in the day of YHWH’s speaking to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass on the day that YHWH spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Young's Literal Translation
And it cometh to pass in the day of Jehovah's speaking unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it will be in the day Jehovah spake to Moses in the land of Egypt.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the day when the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt.

Catholic Public Domain Version
in the day when the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt.

New American Bible
When the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt

New Revised Standard Version
On the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it was in the day that LORD JEHOVAH spoke with Moshe in the land of Egypt,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spoke unto Moses in the land of Egypt,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
in the day in which the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Genealogies of Moses and Aaron
27Moses and Aaron were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt. 28Now on the day that the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt, 29He said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.”…

Cross References
Now on the day

Numbers 7:1
On the day Moses finished setting up the tabernacle, he anointed and consecrated it and all its furnishings, along with the altar and all its utensils.

Exodus 12:41
At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt.

Genesis 17:23
On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him.
that the LORD spoke

Numbers 1:1
On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said:

Numbers 9:1
In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai:

Exodus 25:1
Then the LORD said to Moses,
to Moses

Exodus 33:11
Thus the LORD would speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. Then Moses would return to the camp, but his young assistant Joshua son of Nun would not leave the tent.

Numbers 12:8
I speak with him face to face, clearly and not in riddles; he sees the form of the LORD. Why then were you unafraid to speak against My servant Moses?”

Deuteronomy 5:31
But you stand here with Me, that I may speak to you all the commandments and statutes and ordinances you are to teach them to follow in the land that I am giving them to possess.”
in Egypt,

Exodus 4:19
Now the LORD had said to Moses in Midian, “Go back to Egypt, for all the men who sought to kill you are dead.”

Exodus 4:21
The LORD instructed Moses, “When you go back to Egypt, see that you perform before Pharaoh all the wonders that I have put within your power. But I will harden his heart so that he will not let the people go.

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 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.”

Exodus 4:10-16
“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” …

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 3:6-8
Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God. / The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings. / I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.


Treasury of Scripture

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Exodus 6
1. God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH
9. 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












Now on the day
This phrase indicates a specific moment in time, emphasizing the immediacy and importance of the events that are about to unfold. In biblical narratives, the mention of a particular day often signifies a divine appointment or a significant turning point in God's plan. This sets the stage for a pivotal moment in the story of the Exodus.

that the LORD spoke
The LORD, represented by the tetragrammaton YHWH, is the covenant name of God, highlighting His eternal, self-existent nature. The act of God speaking underscores His direct involvement and communication with His chosen leaders. This divine communication is a recurring theme in the Bible, where God reveals His will and instructions to His prophets and leaders, as seen with figures like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and later, the prophets.

to Moses
Moses is a central figure in the Old Testament, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. His life is marked by divine encounters, beginning with the burning bush (Exodus 3). Moses serves as a type of Christ, a deliverer and mediator between God and His people. His leadership and faith are pivotal in the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.

in Egypt
Egypt, a powerful and influential civilization in the ancient world, serves as the backdrop for the Israelites' enslavement and subsequent deliverance. The historical and archaeological context of Egypt during this period provides insights into the conditions and culture that the Israelites experienced. Egypt is often symbolic of sin and bondage in biblical typology, representing the world from which God's people are delivered. The Exodus from Egypt is a foundational event in Israel's history, prefiguring the ultimate deliverance from sin through Jesus Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who reveals Himself to Moses and commissions him to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.

2. Moses
The chosen leader of the Israelites, called by God to confront Pharaoh and lead His people out of slavery in Egypt.

3. Egypt
The land where the Israelites are enslaved, representing a place of bondage and oppression from which God plans to deliver His people.

4. The Day of Revelation
This refers to the specific time when God communicates His will to Moses, emphasizing the immediacy and importance of God's message.
Teaching Points
God's Timing and Sovereignty
God's revelation to Moses occurs at a specific time, underscoring His control over history and events. Believers can trust in God's perfect timing in their own lives.

The Importance of Obedience
Moses' response to God's call is crucial. Similarly, Christians are called to obey God's instructions, even when the task seems daunting.

God's Presence in Difficult Places
God speaks to Moses while he is in Egypt, a place of hardship. This reminds believers that God is present and active, even in challenging circumstances.

The Role of Faith in Leadership
Moses' leadership is rooted in faith and trust in God's promises. Christian leaders today are encouraged to lead with faith, relying on God's guidance.

The Continuity of God's Plan
The account of Moses is part of a larger account of redemption that culminates in Christ. Believers are part of this ongoing account and are called to participate in God's redemptive work.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Exodus 6:28?

2. How does Exodus 6:28 emphasize God's authority in Moses' mission to Pharaoh?

3. What can we learn from Moses' obedience in Exodus 6:28 for our lives?

4. How does Exodus 6:28 connect with God's promises in Exodus 3:10-12?

5. In what ways can we trust God's timing as seen in Exodus 6:28?

6. How does Exodus 6:28 inspire confidence in God's plan for our challenges?

7. Why did God choose Moses to speak to Pharaoh in Exodus 6:28?

8. How does Exodus 6:28 fit into the larger narrative of the Exodus story?

9. What does Exodus 6:28 reveal about God's communication with humanity?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6?

11. Exodus 6:7-9: If the Israelites still doubt Moses, what empirical proof did he provide to convince them then or later?

12. Exodus 6:2-3: Why does God claim His name wasn't revealed before this moment, yet the name Yahweh appears earlier in Genesis?

13. Exodus 18:1 calls Moses' father-in-law 'Jethro,' yet Exodus 2:18 refers to him as 'Reuel.' Are these two names for the same person, or is this a contradiction?

14. What does the Bible mention about stuttering?
What Does Exodus 6:28 Mean
Now on the day

• Scripture fixes a definite point in real history: God’s actions are never vague or symbolic; they land on the calendar (Exodus 12:17; Joshua 5:11).

• This day follows Moses’ discouragement (Exodus 6:9–12). The LORD responds not by postponing the mission but by restating it on that very day.

• Just as “when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son” (Galatians 4:4), so here the exact day is divinely chosen—underscoring God’s perfect timing in every deliverance.


that the LORD spoke

• The initiative is entirely God’s; Moses is not brainstorming strategies but receiving marching orders (Hebrews 1:1–2).

• When the LORD speaks, reality shifts—“He spoke, and it came to be” (Psalm 33:9). The verse stresses revelation over human intuition.

• The ongoing pattern of God speaking into crisis began at the burning bush (Exodus 3:4) and continues unbroken, assuring Moses that the plan has not stalled.


to Moses

• The conversation is personal: the covenant God addresses His chosen servant by name (Exodus 3:4; Isaiah 43:1).

• Moses is reminded of his unique role as mediator (Numbers 12:6–8; Deuteronomy 34:10).

• God’s persistence with Moses, despite objections, models how He equips imperfect people for perfect purposes (1 Corinthians 1:27–29).


in Egypt

• The setting highlights that God speaks right in the heart of bondage; revelation is not limited to sacred mountains but penetrates oppressive environments (Exodus 2:23–25).

• Egypt represents both Israel’s affliction and God’s stage for displaying judgment and salvation (Exodus 7:5; Acts 7:34).

• By naming the location, Scripture assures suffering believers that God’s word reaches them where they are, not only after they escape.


summary

Exodus 6:28 anchors God’s redemptive plan in a specific moment, driven by His authoritative voice to a chosen servant, right in the midst of oppression. The verse reassures us that on the exact day God chooses, He still speaks, calls, and acts—where we are and when we most need Him.

öExo 6:28-30

THE SECOND MESSAGE TO PHARAOH (resumed).

(28-30) These verses are most closely connected with Exodus 7. They are a recapitulation of main points in Exodus 6, rendered necessary by the long parenthesis (Exodus 6:14-27), and serve to unite Exodus 7 with the previous narrative. They contain no new information.

Verses 28-30. The remainder of this chapter is scarcely more than a recapitulation. The author, or compiler, having interposed his genealogical section, has to take up the narrative from verse 12, where he broke off, and does so by almost repeating the words of verses 10-12. The only important addition is the insertion of the words - "I am the Lord" (ver. 29), and the only important variation, the substitution of "Speak thou unto Pharaoh all that I say unto thee' (ibid.), for "Speak unto Pharaoh... that he let the children of Israel go out of his land" (ver. 11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Now
וַיְהִ֗י (way·hî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

on the day
בְּי֨וֹם (bə·yō·wm)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

the LORD
יְהוָ֛ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

spoke
דִּבֶּ֧ר (dib·ber)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - 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
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

in 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


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