Exodus 6:11 cpdv — “Enter and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Enter and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land.” "

— Exodus 6:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 6 — Context

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and who brought you into the land, over which I lifted up my hand in order to grant it to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And I will grant it to you as a possession. I am the Lord.”

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And so, Moses explained all these things to the sons of Israel, who did not agree with him, because of their anguish of spirit and very difficult work.

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And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying:

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“Enter and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land.”

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Moses responded in the sight the Lord: “Behold, the sons of Israel do not listen to me. And how will Pharaoh listen to me, especially since I am of uncircumcised lips?”

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And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and he gave them a commandment for the sons of Israel, and for Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, that they should lead the sons of Israel away from the land of Egypt.

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These are the leaders of the houses by their families. The sons of Reuben, the firstborn of Israel: Hanoch and Pallu, Hezron and Carmi.

Exodus 6:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:11 say?
Exodus 6:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Enter and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land.” ”
Where is Exodus 6:11 in the Bible?
Exodus 6:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, 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 6:11.
What translation should I read Exodus 6:11 in?
Exodus 6:11 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 6:11?
Exodus 6:11 reads (CPDV): ““Enter and speak to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, so that he may release the sons of Israel from his land.” ” 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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