KJV ORIGINAL
That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I am the LORD: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 'I am the LORD: tell Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, everything that I tell you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is commanding Moses to deliver His complete message to Pharaoh without leaving anything out.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, God is speaking to Moses during a time when the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, and Moses had been chosen as God's leader to deliver them. God had already revealed His name and promises to Moses, reaffirming His covenant and instructing him to confront Pharaoh directly. This verse highlights God's sovereign authority as He commissions Moses to relay His exact words to the Egyptian ruler.
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