Exodus 6:13

ESV 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.

NIV 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.

NASB 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.

CSB 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.

NLT 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.

KJV 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.

NKJV 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.

What does Exodus 6:13 mean?

Pharaoh's harsh rejection (Exodus 5:15–21) made Moses doubt (Exodus 5:22–23). When he tried to pass along the Lord's reassurance (Exodus 6:1–8), the people were too resentful and overworked to listen (Exodus 6:9). When God gives Moses orders to speak to Pharaoh again (Exodus 6:10–11), Moses' reaction is one of deep self-doubt (Exodus 6:12).

This resistance will not change the Lord's plans. He makes it clear that Moses and his brother, Aaron (Exodus 4:14–16) are under divine command. They are not being asked to do this—they are being ordered to do it. The Lord knows that freeing Israel will be difficult (Exodus 3:19–20; 4:21–23). But He will see it accomplished (Exodus 12:41).

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