Exodus 4:2 bbe — And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.

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"And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod."

— Exodus 4:2, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And the Lord said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.”
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ASV
“And Jehovah said unto him, What is that in thy hand? And he said, A rod. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh said to him, "What is that in your hand?" He said, "A rod."”
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NET
“The LORD said to him,“What is that in your hand?” He said,“A staff.””
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Exodus 4 — Context

And Moses, answering, said, It is certain that they will not have faith in me or give ear to my voice; for they will say, You have not seen the Lord.

And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.

And he said, Put it down on the earth. And he put it down on the earth and it became a snake; and Moses went running from it.

And the Lord said to Moses, Put out your hand and take it by the tail: (and he put out his hand and took a grip of it and it became a rod in his hand:)

So that they may be certain that the Lord, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, has been seen by you.

Exodus 4:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:2 say?

Exodus 4:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.”

Where is Exodus 4:2 in the Bible?

Exodus 4:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 2.

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 4:2.

What translation should I read Exodus 4:2 in?

Exodus 4:2 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 4:2?

Exodus 4:2 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.” 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.

Exodus 4:2 bbe — And the Lord said to him, What is that in your hand? And he said, A rod.

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