Exodus 3:11 net — Moses said to God,“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

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"Moses said to God,“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”"

— Exodus 3:11, NET Bible

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Exodus 3 — Context

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I have come down to deliver them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up from that land to a land that is both good and spacious, to a land flowing with milk and honey, to the region of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites.

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And now indeed the cry of the Israelites has come to me, and I have also seen how severely the Egyptians oppress them.

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So now go, and I will send you to Pharaoh to bring my people, the Israelites, out of Egypt.”

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Moses said to God,“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”

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He replied,“Surely I will be with you, and this will be the sign to you that I have sent you: When you bring the people out of Egypt, you and they will serve God at this mountain.”

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Moses said to God,“If I go to the Israelites and tell them,‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me,‘What is his name?’– what should I say to them?”

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God said to Moses,“I AM that I AM.” And he said,“You must say this to the Israelites,‘I AM has sent me to you.’”

Exodus 3:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 3:11 say?
Exodus 3:11 in the NET Bible reads: “Moses said to God,“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?””
Where is Exodus 3:11 in the Bible?
Exodus 3:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 3, verse 11.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 3:11.
What translation should I read Exodus 3:11 in?
Exodus 3:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 3:11?
Exodus 3:11 reads (NET): “Moses said to God,“Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh, or that I should bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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