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Exodus 3

Exodus 3:7

Moses at the Burning Bush · Exodus 3:1–22
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Translations

Modern
The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.
Traditional
And the Lord said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;
Literal
And YHWH said, “I have surely seen the affliction of My people who are in Egypt, and their cry I have heard from before their taskmasters, for I know their pains;
Latin
Cui ait Dominus: Vidi afflictionem populi mei in Ægypto, et clamorem ejus audivi propter duritiam eorum qui præsunt operibus:

Original

Hebrew
English
The LORD said, “I have indeed seen the affliction of My people in Egypt. I have heard them crying out because of their oppressors, and I am aware of their sufferings.

Notes

Exodus 3:7

God felt compassion for the ongoing slavery and suffering of Israel.

Exodus 3:1–10

These verses indicate a major change will happen in the life of Moses.

Exodus 3:1–4:28

This section describes the mission God gave Moses to rescue the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. It is divided into two parts, 3:1–4:17 and 4:18–28.

The first part describes God's call. The second part describes the full consequences of accepting that call. Moses not only experienced a career change, but he also had to completely change his life.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Egypt Moses Hardened Hearts

Parallels

Acts 7:30–38

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Angel of the Lord Book of Exodus Burning Bush Congregation Deliverance, Deliverer Deuteronomy, Book of God, Being and Attributes of History of Israel John the Baptist Joshua, Book of Monotheism Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess Taskmaster Theocracy

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Egypt: Israel in Moses Sent to Pharaoh God: Knowledge of God: Preserver: To the Israelites, in Bringing About Their Deliverance from Bondage Israel: Moses Commissioned As the Deliverer Moses: God Reveals to Him his Purpose to Deliver the Israelites and Bring Them Into the Land of Canaan Prayer: Answered: from Bondage Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Moses Sorrow: God Takes Notice of the Israelites The Wisdom of God: Exhibited in Knowing: The Afflictions of Saints