And Moses was fourscore years old, and Aaron fourscore and three years old, when they spake unto Pharaoh.
Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron was eighty-three years old when they spoke to Pharaoh.
This verse tells us that Moses and Aaron were both elderly men, 80 and 83 years old, when God called them to confront the most powerful ruler in the world.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Exodus, Moses and Aaron were divinely appointed to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, confronting Pharaoh as part of God's plan to deliver His people. At the time of Exodus 7:7, Moses was 80 years old and Aaron was 83, which reflects the historical period when these men, having lived through various life experiences including Moses' exile in Midian, were called to this monumental task. This detail emphasizes God's sovereignty in using ordinary individuals at unexpected times in history.
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