Exodus 7:7 bbe — And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.

Bible in Basic English

"And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh."

— Exodus 7:7, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 7 — Context

But Pharaoh will not give ear to you, and I will put my hand on Egypt, and take my armies, my people, the children of Israel, out of Egypt, after great punishments.

And the Egyptians will see that I am the Lord, when my hand is stretched out over Egypt, and I take the children of Israel out from among them.

And Moses and Aaron did so: as the Lord gave them orders, so they did.

And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron,

If Pharaoh says to you, Let me see a wonder: then say to Aaron, Take your rod and put it down on the earth before Pharaoh so that it may become a snake.

Then Moses and Aaron went in to Pharaoh and they did as the Lord had said: and Aaron put his rod down on the earth before Pharaoh and his servants, and it became a snake.

Exodus 7:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 7:7 say?

Exodus 7:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.”

Where is Exodus 7:7 in the Bible?

Exodus 7:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 7, verse 7.

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 7:7.

What translation should I read Exodus 7:7 in?

Exodus 7:7 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 7:7?

Exodus 7:7 reads (BBE): “And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.” 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 7:7 bbe — And Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they gave the Lord's word to Pharaoh.

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