KJV ORIGINAL
And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod.
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✦ 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
This conversation takes place at the burning bush where God is calling Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Moses has been expressing his doubts about his ability to accomplish this mission, so God is about to demonstrate His power through Moses' ordinary shepherd's staff. This rod would become the instrument through which God would perform many miracles in Egypt and the wilderness.
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