Exodus 6:28

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Bible in Basic English

And on the day when the word of the Lord came to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Douay-Rheims 1899

In the day when the Lord spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt.

Free Bible Version

When the Lord spoke to Moses in Egypt,

Geneva Bible 1599

And at that time when the Lord spake vnto Moses in the land of Egypt,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

On the day when Adonai spoke to Moses [Drawn out] in the land of Egypt [Abode of slavery], (3)

Translation for Translators

On the day that Yahweh spoke to Moses/me in Egypt,

Unlocked Literal Bible

When Yahweh spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

Noah Webster Bible

And it came to pass, on the day when the LORD spoke to Moses in the land of Egypt,

World English Bible

On the day when Yahweh 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,

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.”

Summary

In Exodus 6:28, the focus is on the genealogy of Moses and Aaron, highlighting their lineage and family background. This verse serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness in choosing and using imperfect individuals to fulfill His purposes. Despite their flaws and shortcomings, Moses and Aaron were called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, showcasing God's sovereignty in selecting His instruments for His work. The detailed account of their ancestry also emphasizes the historical context and continuity of God's plan throughout generations.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Keil-Delitzsch

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

And it came to pass - Here the seventh chapter should commence, as there is a complete ending of the sixth with Exo 6:27, and the Exo 6:30 of this chapter is intimately connected with the 1st verse of the succeeding. The principal subjects in this chapter have been so amply considered in the notes, that little of importance remains to be done. On the nature of a covenant (See Clarke's note on Exo 6:4). ample information may be obtained by referring to Gen 6:18, and Gen 15:9-18, which places the reader will do well to consult. Supposing Moses to have really labored under some defect in speech, we may consider it as wisely designed to be a sort of counterbalance to his other excellences: at least this is an ordinary procedure of Divine Providence; personal accomplishments are counterbalanced by mental defects, and mental imperfections often by personal accomplishments. Thus the head cannot say to the foot, I have no need of thee. And God does all this in great wisdom, to hide pride from man, and that no flesh may glory in his presence. To be contented with our formation, endowments, and external circumstances, requires not only much submission to the providence of God, but also much of the mind of Christ. On the other hand, should we feel vanity because of some personal or mental accomplishment, we have only to take a view of our whole to find sufficient cause of humiliation; and after all, the meek and gentle spirit only is, in the sight of God, of great price.