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Exodus 6:28

Exodus 6:29-1964 bbe — The Lord said to Moses, I am the Lord: say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I am saying to you. And Moses said to…

Bible in Basic English

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The Lord said to Moses, I am the Lord: say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I am saying to you.

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And Moses said to the Lord, My lips are unclean; how is it possible that Pharaoh will give me a hearing?

— Exodus 6:29-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 6:29-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “That the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee. And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me? ”

  • ASV

    “that Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, I am Jehovah: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak unto thee. And Moses said before Jehovah, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me? ”

  • WEB

    “that Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying, "I am Yahweh. Speak to Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak to you." Moses said before Yahweh, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh listen to me?"”

  • NET

    “he said to him,“I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I am telling you.” But Moses said before the LORD,“Since I speak with difficulty, why should Pharaoh listen to me?””

  • DRB

    “And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: I am the Lord; speak thou to Pharao, king of Egypt, all that I say to thee. And Moses said before the Lord: Lo I am of uncircumcised lips, how will Pharao hear me? ”

  • KJVA

    “That the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, I am the Lord: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee. And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me? ”

Exodus 6 — Context

26

These are the same Aaron and Moses to whom the Lord said, Take the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt in their armies.

27

These are the men who gave orders to Pharaoh to let the children of Israel go out of Egypt: these are the same Moses and Aaron.

28

And on the day when the word of the Lord came to Moses in the land of Egypt,

29

The Lord said to Moses, I am the Lord: say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I am saying to you.

30

And Moses said to the Lord, My lips are unclean; how is it possible that Pharaoh will give me a hearing?

Exodus 6:29-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 6:29-1964 say?
Exodus 6:29-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord said to Moses, I am the Lord: say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I am saying to you. And Moses said to the Lord, My lips are unclean; how is it possible that Pharaoh will give me a hearing?”
Where is Exodus 6:29-1964 in the Bible?
Exodus 6:29-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 6, verses 29–1964.
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 6:29-1964.
What translation should I read Exodus 6:29-1964 in?
Exodus 6:29-1964 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 6:29-1964?
Exodus 6:29-1964 reads (BBE): “The Lord said to Moses, I am the Lord: say to Pharaoh, king of Egypt, everything I am saying to you. And Moses said to the Lord, My lips are unclean; how is it possible that Pharaoh will give me a hearing?” 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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