KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the LORD said to him, 'What is that in your hand?' And he said, 'A rod.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking Moses to identify the simple shepherd's staff he's holding, which God is about to transform into something powerful.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, this verse occurs when God is speaking to Moses from the burning bush in the desert of Midian, as part of His call for Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Moses, a Hebrew raised in Pharaoh's household but now living as a shepherd, is hesitant about his role, and God uses everyday objects like the rod to demonstrate His power. This sets the stage for the miracles that will confirm God's authority through Moses.
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