Exodus 4:17 cpdv — Also, take this staff into your hand; with it you will accomplish the signs.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Also, take this staff into your hand; with it you will accomplish the signs.” "

— Exodus 4:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

14

The Lord, being angry at Moses, said: “Aaron the Levite is your brother. I know that he is eloquent. Behold, he is going out to meet you, and seeing you, he will rejoice in heart.

15

Speak to him, and put my words in his mouth. And I will be in your mouth and in his mouth, and I will reveal to you what you must do.

16

He will speak for you to the people, and he will be your mouth. But you will be with him in those things that pertain to God.

17

Also, take this staff into your hand; with it you will accomplish the signs.”

18

Moses went forth, and he returned to Jethro, his father in law, and he said to him, “I shall go and return to my brothers in Egypt, so that I may see if they are still alive.” And Jethro said to him, “Go in peace.”

19

And so the Lord said to Moses in Midian: “Go, and return to Egypt. For all those who sought your life have died.”

20

Therefore, Moses took his wife and his sons, and he placed them upon a donkey, and he returned into Egypt, carrying the staff of God in his hand.

Exodus 4:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:17 say?
Exodus 4:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Also, take this staff into your hand; with it you will accomplish the signs.” ”
Where is Exodus 4:17 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 17.
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 4:17.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:17 in?
Exodus 4:17 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 4:17?
Exodus 4:17 reads (CPDV): “Also, take this staff into your hand; with it you will accomplish the signs.” ” 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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