Exodus 4:27
Exodus 4:27 in Multiple Translations
Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.
¶ And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.
And Jehovah said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mountain of God, and kissed him.
And the Lord said to Aaron, Go into the waste land and you will see Moses. So he went and came across Moses at the mountain of God, and gave him a kiss.
The Lord had told Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the desert.” So Aaron went and met Moses at the mountain of God and greeted him with a kiss.
Then the Lord saide vnto Aaron, Goe meete Moses in the wildernesse. And he went and mette him in the Mount of God, and kissed him.
And Jehovah saith unto Aaron, 'Go to meet Moses into the wilderness;' and he goeth, and meeteth him in the mount of God, and kisseth him,
The LORD said to Aaron, “Go into the wilderness to meet Moses.” He went, and met him on God’s mountain, and kissed him.
And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.
And the Lord said to Aaron: Go into the desert to meet Moses. And he went forth to meet him in the mountain of God, and kissed him.
Yahweh said to Aaron, “Go into the desert to meet/see Moses!” So he went there from Egypt and met him/me at Sinai, the mountain dedicated to God, and greeted him/me by kissing him/me on the cheek.
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Exodus 4:27 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
יְהוָה֙
אֶֽל
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
לֵ֛ךְ
לִ/קְרַ֥את
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֑רָ/ה
וַ/יֵּ֗לֶךְ
וַֽ/יִּפְגְּשֵׁ֛/הוּ
בְּ/הַ֥ר
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
לֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
N-proper
לֵ֛ךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
befall
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֑רָ/ה
midbâr
H4057
mouth
Art | N-ms | Suff
וַ/יֵּ֗לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַֽ/יִּפְגְּשֵׁ֛/הוּ
pâgash
H6298
to meet
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
mountain
Prep | N-ms
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
to kiss
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 4:27
וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
אֶֽל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
אַהֲרֹ֔ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
N-proper
Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites. He was a leader in the Exodus from Egypt and played a key role in the early history of the Israelites. His story is told in Exodus and Leviticus.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.4.14; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Moses (H4872) and Miriam (H4813); married to Elisheba (H0472); father of: Nadab (H5070), Abihu (H0030), Eleazar (H0499) and Ithamar (H0385) Also named: Aarōn (Ἀαρών "Aaron" G0002) § Aaron = "light bringer" brother of Moses, a Levite and the first high priest
Usage: Occurs in 328 OT verses. KJV: Aaron. See also: Exodus 4:14; Exodus 34:31; Numbers 3:39.
לֵ֛ךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
לִ/קְרַ֥את
qirʼâh
H7125
"befall"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
To encounter or meet someone or something, either by accident or on purpose, as seen in the story of Joseph meeting his brothers in Genesis 37:23. This word can also mean to befall or happen to someone. It is used in various contexts, including friendly or hostile encounters.
Definition: 1) (BDB) to encounter, befall, meet 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to meet, encounter 1a2) to befall (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 98 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] against (he come), help, meet, seek, [idiom] to, [idiom] in the way. See also: Genesis 14:17; 2 Samuel 10:9; Psalms 35:3.
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
הַ/מִּדְבָּ֑רָ/ה
midbâr
H4057
"mouth"
Art | N-ms | Suff
The wilderness refers to a desert or open field, like the one the Israelites wandered in after leaving Egypt. It can also mean a place of solitude or a region without many people. In the Bible, it is often associated with the journey to the Promised Land.
Definition: 1) mouth 1a) mouth (as organ of speech)
Usage: Occurs in 257 OT verses. KJV: desert, south, speech, wilderness. See also: Genesis 14:6; Joshua 5:4; Psalms 29:8.
וַ/יֵּ֗לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
"to walk"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
וַֽ/יִּפְגְּשֵׁ֛/הוּ
pâgash
H6298
"to meet"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms | Suff
To meet or encounter someone, like when people come together by chance or on purpose. It appears in the Bible when people gather or run into each other.
Definition: 1) to meet, join, encounter 1a) (Qal) to meet, encounter 1b) (Niphal) to meet together, meet each other 1c) (Piel) to meet, encounter
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: meet (with, together). See also: Genesis 32:18; Psalms 85:11; Proverbs 17:12.
בְּ/הַ֥ר
har
H2022
"mountain"
Prep | N-ms
A mountain or hill, sometimes used to describe a spiritual high point. In the Bible, it can refer to a real mountain or a figurative one. The word is often translated as hill or mount.
Definition: : mount/hill hill, mountain, hill country, mount
Usage: Occurs in 486 OT verses. KJV: hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. See also: Genesis 7:19; Deuteronomy 3:12; Judges 18:13.
הָ/אֱלֹהִ֖ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
וַ/יִּשַּׁק
nâshaq
H5401
"to kiss"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To kiss or touch, also to equip with weapons, as seen in armed men or rulers. It appears in various forms, including a romantic kiss or a mode of attachment. In the Bible, it is used to describe intimate touch.
Definition: 1) to put together, kiss 1a) (Qal) to kiss 1b) (Piel) to kiss 1c) (Hiphil) to touch gently
Usage: Occurs in 35 OT verses. KJV: armed (men), rule, kiss, that touched. See also: Genesis 27:26; 2 Samuel 14:33; Psalms 2:12.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Exodus 4:27
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- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 4:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 4:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 4:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 4:27
- Sermons on Exodus 4:27
Context — The People Believe Moses and Aaron
25But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off her son’s foreskin, and touched it to Moses’ feet. “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me,” she said.
26So the LORD let him alone. (When she said, “bridegroom of blood,” she was referring to the circumcision.)
27Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.
28And Moses told Aaron everything the LORD had sent him to say, and all the signs He had commanded him to perform. 29Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:1 | Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. |
| 2 | Exodus 4:14–16 | Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do. He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him. |
| 3 | 1 Kings 19:8 | So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God. |
| 4 | Acts 10:5–6 | Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter. He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea. ” |
| 5 | Exodus 20:18 | When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance. |
| 6 | Exodus 19:3 | Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, “This is what you are to tell the house of Jacob and explain to the sons of Israel: |
| 7 | Exodus 24:15–17 | When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it, and the glory of the LORD settled on Mount Sinai. For six days the cloud covered it, and on the seventh day the LORD called to Moses from within the cloud. And the sight of the glory of the LORD was like a consuming fire on the mountaintop in the eyes of the Israelites. |
| 8 | Acts 10:20 | So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.” |
| 9 | Ecclesiastes 4:9 | Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor. |
| 10 | Genesis 29:11 | Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud. |
Exodus 4:27 Summary
In this verse, we see Aaron meeting Moses in the wilderness, where Moses shares with him the messages and signs that God had given him to deliver to the Israelites. This meeting was an important step in God's plan to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as seen in Exodus 3:10. We can learn from this story about the importance of obedience, teamwork, and seeking God's presence in our lives, just like Moses and Aaron did (Exodus 3:1, Exodus 4:29). By following God's instructions and working together, we can fulfill our calling and serve the Lord with faithfulness and courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the Lord tell Aaron to meet Moses in the wilderness?
The Lord told Aaron to meet Moses in the wilderness so that Moses could share with him the messages and signs that God had given him to deliver to the Israelites, as seen in Exodus 4:28 and Exodus 4:29. This meeting was crucial for the fulfillment of God's plan to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
What is the significance of the mountain of God where Aaron met Moses?
The mountain of God, also known as Mount Horeb, was a sacred place where God had appeared to Moses earlier, as mentioned in Exodus 3:1. It was a place of spiritual significance, representing God's presence and power.
Why did Aaron kiss Moses when they met?
The kiss between Aaron and Moses was a gesture of affection, respect, and greeting, which was a common practice in ancient Middle Eastern culture, as seen in Genesis 29:13 and Genesis 33:4. It symbolized their reunion and newfound partnership in serving the Lord.
How does this verse relate to the larger story of Exodus?
This verse marks a turning point in the story of Exodus, as Moses and Aaron begin to work together to fulfill God's plan to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as foretold in Exodus 3:10 and Exodus 4:14.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse teach us about the importance of obedience to God's instructions, and how can we apply this to our own lives?
- How does the meeting between Aaron and Moses illustrate the value of teamwork and partnership in serving the Lord, and what lessons can we learn from their example?
- What role does the mountain of God play in this story, and how can we seek to encounter God's presence in our own lives?
- How does this verse demonstrate God's sovereignty and control over the events of our lives, and what comfort can we derive from this truth?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 4:27
And the Lord said unto Aaron,.... He appeared to him in a dream or vision, and to this reference is had in 1 Samuel 2:27 go into the wilderness to meet Moses; in the wilderness of Arabia, through
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 4:27
And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him. The Lord said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
Exodus 4:27 And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.Ver. 27. And the Lord said unto Aaron.] To this religious family rather than to any other, God appeareth: which mercy is remembered, 1 Samuel 2:27. Met him in the mount of God.] His wife either had left him, or was sent back by him to her father. God supplies that comfort by the coming of Aaron.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
(27) Go into the wilderness.-Either the directions given to Aaron were more definite than this, or they were supplemented by Divine guidance. He went and met Moses on “the mount of God,” i.e., in the Sinaitic region. Without Divine guidance, he would naturally have sought him in Midian. Kissed him.—Comp. Genesis 33:4; Genesis 45:14-15. In the East, men closely related still kiss on meeting, as they did in Moses’ time, and in the days of Herodotus (i. 134).
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 4:27
Verse 27. The Lord said to Aaron] See Exodus 4:14. By some secret but powerful movement on Aaron's mind, or by some voice or angelic ministry, he was now directed to go and meet his brother Moses; and so correctly was the information given to both, that they arrived at the same time on the sacred mountain.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 4:27
27–31. Moses and Aaron together communicate their commission to the people in Egypt, and are readily believed by them.
Sermons on Exodus 4:27
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Books I Recommend With Comments - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the life of John Wesley and his dedication to meeting with God every morning at 4 o'clock. The speaker recommends a book called "A Treasury of |
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Dedicated to God Not Man by Major Ian Thomas | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the essential principles of the Christian life. He begins by discussing Moses and how he was learned in the w |
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A Stick and a One Line Sermon by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of reaching the lost for the sake of Christ and giving one's life as a living sacrifice for God's causes. The preacher refers |
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Matthew Ch2 by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Symbola shares a personal experience he had with a couple who came to him seeking help. Despite feeling physically and emotionally drained, Pastor Symbola re |
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Help Wanted a Steward by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the parable of the dishonest steward from Luke 16. The steward realizes that he has wasted his life and possessions and decides to make amends |
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(Men Who Met God): Jacob Had an Encounter With God by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the character of Jacob from the Bible. He describes Jacob as a man with a streak of avarice and larceny. The preacher emphasizes the need to |
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K-542 Defining Apostolic Sending (1 of 2) by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being willing to serve in ordinary and unglorious ways in order to be faithful in greater tasks. He criticizes the hype and |