Exodus 4:5 net — “that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Ja…

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"“that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”"

— Exodus 4:5, NET Bible

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Exodus 4 — Context

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The LORD said to him,“What is that in your hand?” He said,“A staff.”

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The LORD said,“Throw it to the ground.” So he threw it to the ground, and it became a snake, and Moses ran from it.

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But the LORD said to Moses,“Put out your hand and grab it by the tail”– so he put out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand–

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“that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”

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The LORD also said to him,“Put your hand into your robe.” So he put his hand into his robe, and when he brought it out– there was his hand, leprous like snow!

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He said,“Put your hand back into your robe.” So he put his hand back into his robe, and when he brought it out from his robe– there it was, restored like the rest of his skin!

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“If they do not believe you or pay attention to the former sign, then they may believe the latter sign.

Exodus 4:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:5 say?
Exodus 4:5 in the NET Bible reads: ““that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.””
Where is Exodus 4:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 5.
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 4:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:5 in?
Exodus 4:5 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 4:5?
Exodus 4:5 reads (NET): ““that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you.”” 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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