Exodus 4:30

ESV Aaron spoke all the words that the Lord had spoken to Moses and did the signs in the sight of the people.

NIV and Aaron told them everything the Lord had said to Moses. He also performed the signs before the people,

NASB and Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had spoken to Moses. He then performed the signs in the sight of the people.

CSB Aaron repeated everything the Lord had said to Moses and performed the signs before the people.

NLT Aaron told them everything the Lord had told Moses, and Moses performed the miraculous signs as they watched.

KJV And Aaron spake all the words which the Lord had spoken unto Moses, and did the signs in the sight of the people.

NKJV And Aaron spoke all the words which the Lord had spoken to Moses. Then he did the signs in the sight of the people.

What does Exodus 4:30 mean?

As instructed (Exodus 4:19), Moses is returning to Egypt to deliver the Lord's message of freedom to Israel (Exodus 3:10). He is joined by his older brother, Aaron (Exodus 4:14). They arrange a meeting with the elders of Israel (Exodus 4:29). This is a crucial moment; if the national leaders reject this new message, it will be difficult for Moses and Aaron to reach the people.

Aaron acts here as the official speaker (Exodus 4:15–16). This is his primary role in his work alongside Moses. According to this verse, it seems he is also able to perform the miraculous signs granted by God. These are transforming a staff into a snake (Exodus 4:3–4), control over leprosy (Exodus 4:6–7), and changing water into blood (Exodus 4:9). Most likely, Aaron also explained Moses' encounter with the Lord at the burning bush (Exodus 3:4–6).

Fortunately, the elders—and the people who they represent—accept these proofs and celebrate with worship (Exodus 4:31). Moses and Aaron will then appear before Pharaoh, Egypt's king—as representatives of the nation of Israel (Exodus 5:1).

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