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Exodus 4:31
ESV And the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord had visited the people of Israel and that he had seen their affliction, they bowed their heads and worshiped.
NIV and they believed. And when they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.
NASB So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord was concerned about the sons of Israel and that He had seen their affliction, they bowed low and worshiped.
CSB The people believed, and when they heard that the Lord had paid attention to them and that he had seen their misery, they knelt low and worshiped.
NLT Then the people of Israel were convinced that the Lord had sent Moses and Aaron. When they heard that the Lord was concerned about them and had seen their misery, they bowed down and worshiped.
KJV And the people believed: and when they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel, and that he had looked upon their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshipped.
NKJV So the people believed; and when they heard that the Lord had visited the children of Israel and that He had looked on their affliction, then they bowed their heads and worshiped.

What does Exodus 4:31 mean?

Israel's leaders saw signs from Moses and Aaron (Exodus 4:29–30). They heard the message which had been given to Moses by the Lord (Exodus 3:4–6, 10; 4:21–23). They respond with belief and celebration. Bowing one's head is a sign of submission and respect. Israel is reverently praising the Lord because of this wonderful news.

Their joy comes from realizing that God had "visited" them. This doesn't mean a physical arrival; in this context, it means that the Lord has sent word and is expected to act. When Joseph died he said that "God will visit," and made his family promise to carry his bones out of Egypt and into Canaan (Genesis 50:24–25). The people also take comfort in knowing that their suffering has not gone unnoticed (Exodus 1:13–14, 22). They were not abandoned or forgotten. Their God was preparing to make good on His promises (Genesis 12:7; 15:13).
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