1 Now Moses was keeping the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the back of the wilderness, and came to the mountain of God, unto Horeb.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- kept H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- kept H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- of Jethro H3503 (יִתְרוֹ) — Jethro, Moses' father-in-law
- his father in law H2859 (חָתַן) — to give (a daughter) away in marriage; hence (generally) to contract affinity by marriage
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
- and he led H5090 (נָהַג) — to drive forth (a person, an animal or chariot), i.e. lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed (i.e. impel or guide oneself); also (from the panting induced by…
- to the backside H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- of the desert H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- to Horeb H2722 (חֹרֵב) — Choreb, a (generic) name for the Sinaitic mountains
2 And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto him in a flame H3827 (לַבָּה) — flame
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- out of the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of a bush H5572 (סְנֶה) — a bramble
- and he looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and, behold, the bush H5572 (סְנֶה) — a bramble
- burned H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and the bush H5572 (סְנֶה) — a bramble
- not consumed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
3 And Moses said, I will turn aside now, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will now turn aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- this great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- sight H4758 (מַרְאֶה) — a view (the act of seeing); also an appearance (the thing seen), whether (real) a shape (especially if handsome, comeliness; often plural the looks), or (mental…
- why H4069 (מַדּוּעַ) — what (is) known?; i.e. (by implication) (adverbially) why?
- the bush H5572 (סְנֶה) — a bramble
- is not burnt H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
4 And when Jehovah saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that he turned aside H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto him out of the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the bush H5572 (סְנֶה) — a bramble
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
5 And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Draw not nigh H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- hither H1988 (הֲלֹם) — hither
- put off H5394 (נָשַׁל) — to pluck off, i.e. divest, eject or drop
- thy shoes H5275 (נַעַל) — properly, a sandal tongue; by extension a sandal or slipper (sometimes as a symbol of occupancy, a refusal to marry, or of something valueless)
- from off thy feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- for the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- whereon H834 (אֲשֶׁר) — who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.
- thou standest H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
6 Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of thy father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- of Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- his face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- for he was afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- to look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- upon God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
7 And Jehovah said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people that are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have surely H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- of my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- their cry H6818 (צַעֲקָה) — a shriek
- by reason H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of their taskmasters H5065 (נָגַשׂ) — to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
- for I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- their sorrows H4341 (מַכְאֹב) — anguish or (figuratively) affliction
8 and I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I am come down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to deliver H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- them out of the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and to bring H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- them up out of that land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- unto a good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and a large H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
- unto a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- flowing H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
- with milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)
- and honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
- unto the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- of the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and the Hittites H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Perizzites H6522 (פְּרִזִּי) — a Perizzite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- and the Jebusites H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
9 And now, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: moreover I have seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore, behold, the cry H6818 (צַעֲקָה) — a shriek
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me: and I have also seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the oppression H3906 (לַחַץ) — distress
- wherewith the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- oppress H3905 (לָחַץ) — properly, to press, i.e. (figuratively) to distress
10 Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- now therefore, and I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- thee unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- that thou mayest bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I, that I should go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- unto Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and that I should bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
12 And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be the token unto thee, that I have sent thee: when thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- a token H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- unto thee, that H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- I have sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- thee: When thou hast brought forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- out of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- ye shall serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- upon this mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
13 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? What shall I say unto them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, The God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- me unto you; and they shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- what shall I say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- I AM H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- THAT I AM H1961 (הָיָה) — to exist, i.e. be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
- and he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus shalt thou say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- I AM hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
15 And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- moreover H5750 (עוֹד) — properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
- unto Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- Thus shalt thou say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- of Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- hath sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- my memorial H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- unto all H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
16 Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, Jehovah, the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, hath appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and gather H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- together H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of your fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- of Isaac H3327 (יִצְחָק) — Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham
- and of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- appeared H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto me, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I have surely H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- visited H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- that which is done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- to you in Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
17 and I have said, I will bring you up out of the affliction of Egypt unto the land of the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Perizzite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, unto a land flowing with milk and honey.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I will bring H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- you up out of the affliction H6040 (עֳנִי) — depression, i.e. misery
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- unto the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- and the Hittites H2850 (חִתִּי) — a Chittite, or descendant of Cheth
- and the Amorites H567 (אֱמֹרִי) — an Emorite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Perizzites H6522 (פְּרִזִּי) — a Perizzite, one of the Canaanitish tribes
- and the Hivites H2340 (חִוִּי) — a Chivvite, one of the aboriginal tribes of Palestine
- and the Jebusites H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- unto a land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- flowing H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
- with milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)
- and honey H1706 (דְּבַשׁ) — honey (from its stickiness); by analogy, syrup
18 And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, Jehovah, the God of the Hebrews, hath met with us: and now let us go, we pray thee, three days’ journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to Jehovah our God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to thy voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- and thou shalt come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thou and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- unto the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and ye shall say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of the Hebrews H5680 (עִבְרִי) — an Eberite (i.e. Hebrew) or descendant of Eber
- hath met H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- with us: and now let us go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- we beseech thee, three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days’ H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- journey H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- into the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- that we may sacrifice H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
19 And I know that the king of Egypt will not give you leave to go, no, not by a mighty hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I am sure H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- that the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- will not let H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you go H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- no, not by a mighty H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
20 And I will put forth my hand, and smite Egypt with all my wonders which I will do in the midst thereof: and after that he will let you go.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will stretch out H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- my hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- with all my wonders H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- which I will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
- thereof: and after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- that he will let you go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
21 And I will give this people favor in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- favour H2580 (חֵן) — graciousness, i.e. subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
- in the sight H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- of the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- ye shall not go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- empty H7387 (רֵיקָם) — emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly
22 But every woman shall ask of her neighbor, and of her that sojourneth in her house, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment: and ye shall put them upon your sons, and upon your daughters; and ye shall despoil the Egyptians.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But every woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- shall ask H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of her neighbour H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
- and of her that sojourneth H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
- in her house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- jewels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and jewels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and raiment H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) — a dress, especially a mantle
- and ye shall put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- upon your sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and upon your daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- and ye shall spoil H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt