Exodus 7:7
Exodus 7:7 in Multiple Translations
Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh.
And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.
And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.
And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.
Moses was eighty and Aaron was eighty-three when they went and spoke to Pharaoh.
(Nowe Moses was foure score yeere olde, and Aaron foure score and three, when they spake vnto Pharaoh)
and Moses [is] a son of eighty years, and Aaron [is] a son of eighty and three years, in their speaking unto Pharaoh.
Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.
And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty and three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.
And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three, when they spoke to Pharao.
At that time, Moses/I was 80 years old, and Aaron was 83 years old.
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Exodus 7:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֹשֶׁה֙
בֶּן
שְׁמֹנִ֣ים
שָׁנָ֔ה
וְ/אַֽהֲרֹ֔ן
בֶּן
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֖ים
שָׁנָ֑ה
בְּ/דַבְּרָ֖/ם
אֶל
פַּרְעֹֽה
וּ/מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שְׁמֹנִ֣ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Adj
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וְ/אַֽהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
three
Adj
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֖ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
בְּ/דַבְּרָ֖/ם
dâbar
H1696
to speak
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
פַּרְעֹֽה
Parʻôh
H6547
Pharaoh
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 7:7
וּ/מֹשֶׁה֙
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
Conj | N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שְׁמֹנִ֣ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
שָׁנָ֔ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וְ/אַֽהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Conj | N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
שָׁלֹ֥שׁ
shâlôwsh
H7969
"three"
Adj
This Hebrew word means three or thrice, and is used to describe quantities or repetitions in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including three, third, and thirteen.
Definition: 1) three, triad 1a) 3, 300, third Aramaic equivalent: te.lat (תְּלָת "three" H8532)
Usage: Occurs in 381 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] fork, [phrase] often(-times), third, thir(-teen, -teenth), three, [phrase] thrice. Compare H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ). See also: Genesis 5:22; Joshua 1:11; 2 Kings 9:32.
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֖ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
בְּ/דַבְּרָ֖/ם
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
Prep | V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
פַּרְעֹֽה
Parʻôh
H6547
"Pharaoh"
N-proper
In the Bible, Pharaoh refers to the king of Egypt, a powerful leader with great authority. The word is used in many passages, including Genesis 12:15 and Exodus 1:9, to describe the ruler of Egypt. It is a title of respect and power.
Definition: A man of the Egyptians living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2Ki.23.29; also called Pharaoh at 2Ki.23.35 etc.; Another name of ne.kho (נְכוֹ "Neco" H5224G) § Pharaoh = "great house" the common title of the king of Egypt
Usage: Occurs in 230 OT verses. KJV: Pharaoh. See also: Genesis 12:15; Exodus 6:29; 2 Kings 23:35.
Study Notes — Exodus 7:7
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- Exodus 7:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 7:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 7:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 7:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
- Sermons on Exodus 7:7
Context — God Commands Moses and Aaron
5And the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD, when I stretch out My hand against Egypt and bring the Israelites out from among them.”
6So Moses and Aaron did just as the LORD had commanded them.
7Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh.
8The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 9“When Pharaoh tells you, ‘Perform a miracle,’ you are to say to Aaron, ‘Take your staff and throw it down before Pharaoh,’ and it will become a serpent. ”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 34:7 | Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished. |
| 2 | Acts 7:30 | After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 31:2 | he said to them, “I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to come and go, and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’ |
| 4 | Acts 7:23 | When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 29:5 | For forty years I led you in the wilderness, yet your clothes and sandals did not wear out. |
| 6 | Psalms 90:10 | The length of our days is seventy years— or eighty if we are strong— yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away. |
| 7 | Exodus 2:23 | After a long time, the king of Egypt died. The Israelites groaned and cried out under their burden of slavery, and their cry for deliverance from bondage ascended to God. |
| 8 | Genesis 41:46 | Now Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph left Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout the land of Egypt. |
Exodus 7:7 Summary
This verse tells us that Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three when they spoke to Pharaoh, which shows that God can use people of any age to do great things. Just like Moses and Aaron, we can trust God to work through us, no matter how old we are or what limitations we may have, as seen in Jeremiah 1:6-8 and 1 Timothy 4:12. God is not limited by our limitations, and He can use anyone who is willing to obey and trust Him. By trusting in God's power and presence, we can face any challenge that comes our way, just like Moses and Aaron faced Pharaoh, and fulfill the purposes God has for us, as stated in Ephesians 2:10.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is significant about Moses and Aaron's age when they spoke to Pharaoh?
Moses was eighty years old and Aaron was eighty-three, which highlights God's ability to use people of any age to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Exodus 7:7 and supported by other examples like Abraham in Genesis 12:4 and Caleb in Joshua 14:10-12.
How does this verse relate to the previous commands given by God?
This verse shows that Moses and Aaron obeyed God's commands, as stated in Exodus 6:13 and Exodus 6:28-30, and were now ready to face Pharaoh, demonstrating their faith and trust in God's plan.
What can we learn from Moses and Aaron's example in this verse?
We can learn that God is not limited by human limitations, such as age, and that He can use anyone who is willing to obey and trust Him, as stated in 1 Corinthians 1:27 and 2 Corinthians 12:9-10.
How does this verse fit into the larger narrative of the Exodus story?
This verse is a pivotal moment in the Exodus story, as it sets the stage for the confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh, and ultimately, the redemption of the Israelites, as foretold in Exodus 3:10 and Exodus 4:29-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel limited or restricted, and how can I trust God to work through me despite those limitations?
- How can I, like Moses and Aaron, demonstrate faith and obedience to God's commands, even when faced with challenging circumstances?
- What are some ways I can apply the principle of God using people of any age to fulfill His purposes in my own life and ministry?
- How can I, like Moses and Aaron, prepare myself to face the challenges and Pharaohs in my own life, trusting in God's power and presence?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 7:7
And Moses was eighty years old,.... At this time, which is observed partly to show how long Israel had been afflicted in Egypt; for their great troubles and miseries began about the time of the birth
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 7:7
And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
1491 The ages of Moses and Aaron here, as of Levi and Kohath ,18, and before them of Jacob and Joseph, are so exactly set down, that thence we may, understand the accomplishment of God’ s prediction, , and the time of Israel’ s being in Egypt.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
Exodus 7:7 And Moses [was] fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.Ver. 7. Fourscore years old.] And so might say to his countrymen and others, as old Augustus did to his mutinous soldiers, Audite senem iuvenes, quem iuvenem senes audierunt.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
(7) Moses was fourscore years old.—Compare Deuteronomy 34:7; Acts 7:23; Acts 7:30. The air of Egypt. and, probably, still more that of the desert, was favourable to longevity; and the Egyptian monuments show many cases of officials actively employed after they were a hundred years old.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
Verse 7. Moses was fourscore years old] He was forty years old when he went to Midian, and he had tarried forty years in Midian; (see Exodus 2:11, and Acts 7:30); and from this verse it appears that Aaron was three years older than Moses. We have already seen that Miriam their sister was older than either, Exodus 2:4.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 7:7
7. The ages of the two brothers at the time of their dealings with the Pharaoh. The sentence is again of a form which often recurs in P: see Genesis 12:4 b, Genesis 16:16, Genesis 17:24-25, Genesis 21:5, Genesis 25:26 b (cf. 20), Genesis 41:46, Deuteronomy 34:7 a. The ages themselves (which are only given by P) are, upon general grounds, higher than is probable, especially if 40 years in the wilderness have to be added to them; nor do they agree with the representation of J, according to which (see on Exodus 2:23 a) the Pharaoh of the exodus came to the throne no long time after Moses’ flight into Midian.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 7:7
7. Moses was fourscore years old — Here, at the close of the recapitulation, we have the ages of the great actors in this drama set before us.
Sermons on Exodus 7:7
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How Long Can You Wait? by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes the danger of impatience with God, using examples of everyday frustrations to illustrate the impatience we often feel. He delves into Psalm 13:1-6, where |
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The Death of Moses by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill discusses the significance of Moses' death and the transition to Joshua's leadership, emphasizing that God often raises new leaders during times of change. He refle |
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How to Stay Young by R. Stanley | R. Stanley preaches about the desire to stay young and the importance of spirituality in maintaining youthfulness. He emphasizes the need for inner renewal reflected outwardly, cit |
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What Will Your End Be? by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches on the importance of how we end our lives rather than how we begin, using examples from the Bible such as Solomon, Samuel, and Saul who started well but ended |
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The Conquest of Canaan by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the conquest of Canaan, reflecting on Moses' final moments, the passing of leadership to Joshua, and the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. He emphasiz |
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Suffer Here or Suffer There by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the impending judgment of God and the challenges that believers will face in the future. He highlights the potential of a young man who could |
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K-542 Defining Apostolic Sending (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being willing to serve in ordinary and unglorious ways in order to be faithful in greater tasks. He criticizes the hype and |