Exodus 4:29
Exodus 4:29 in Multiple Translations
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites,
¶ And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:
Then Moses and Aaron went and got together all the chiefs of the children of Israel:
Moses and Aaron traveled to Egypt. There they had all the Israelite elders gather together.
So went Moses and Aaron, and gathered all the Elders of the children of Israel.
And Moses goeth — Aaron also — and they gather all the elders of the sons of Israel,
Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.
And Moses and Aaron went, and assembled all the elders of the children of Israel:
And they came together, and they assembled all the ancients of the children of Israel.
So Aaron and Moses/I returned to Egypt. There they/we gathered together all the Israeli elders/leaders.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 4:29
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Exodus 4:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֑ן
וַ/יַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ
אֶת
כָּל
זִקְנֵ֖י
בְּנֵ֥י
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
yâlak
H3212
to walk
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
מֹשֶׁ֖ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
N-proper
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
Aaron
Conj | N-proper
וַ/יַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
to gather
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
זִקְנֵ֖י
zâqên
H2205
old
Adj
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
son
N-mp
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 4:29
וַ/יֵּ֥לֶךְ
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.
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.
וְ/אַהֲרֹ֑ן
ʼAhărôwn
H175
"Aaron"
Conj | 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.
וַ/יַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ
ʼâçaph
H622
"to gather"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
To gather means to bring people or things together, often for a purpose like worship or community. It can also mean to take away or remove something, like gathering a harvest. This word appears in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) to gather, receive, remove, gather in 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to gather, collect 1a2) to gather (an individual into company of others) 1a3) to bring up the rear 1a4) to gather and take away, remove, withdraw 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to assemble, be gathered 1b2) (pass of Qal 1a2) 1b2a) to be gathered to one's fathers 1b2b) to be brought in or into (association with others) 1b3) (pass of Qal 1a4) 1b3a) to be taken away, removed, perish 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to gather (harvest) 1c2) to take in, receive into 1c3) rearguard, rearward (subst) 1d) (Pual) to be gathered 1e) (Hithpael) to gather oneself or themselves
Usage: Occurs in 188 OT verses. KJV: assemble, bring, consume, destroy, felch, gather (in, together, up again), [idiom] generally, get (him), lose, put all together, receive, recover (another from leprosy), (be) rereward, [idiom] surely, take (away, into, up), [idiom] utterly, withdraw. See also: Genesis 6:21; 1 Chronicles 11:13; Psalms 26:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
זִקְנֵ֖י
zâqên
H2205
"old"
Adj
This Hebrew word means old or elderly, as in the case of the elderly men who appeared to Abraham in Genesis 18:11. It can also refer to those in positions of authority, like the elders who helped Moses in Exodus 24:1. The term is used to describe respect and leadership.
Definition: : old 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority) Also means: za.qen (זָקֵן ": elder" H2205)
Usage: Occurs in 171 OT verses. KJV: aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. See also: Genesis 18:11; 1 Samuel 28:14; Psalms 105:22.
בְּנֵ֥י
bên
H1121
"son"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — Exodus 4:29
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- Context
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- Exodus 4:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 4:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 4:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 4:29
- Barnes' Notes on Exodus 4:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
- Sermons on Exodus 4:29
Context — The People Believe Moses and Aaron
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,
30and Aaron relayed everything the LORD had said to Moses. And Moses performed the signs before the people, 31and they believed. And when they heard that the LORD had attended to the Israelites and had seen their affliction, they bowed down and worshiped.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:16 | Go, assemble the elders of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—has appeared to me and said: I have surely attended to you and have seen what has been done to you in Egypt. |
| 2 | Exodus 24:11 | But God did not lay His hand on the nobles of Israel; they saw Him, and they ate and drank. |
| 3 | Exodus 24:1 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Come up to the LORD—you and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of Israel’s elders—and you are to worship at a distance. |
Exodus 4:29 Summary
[Moses and Aaron gathered all the leaders of the Israelites to share a message from God, which is similar to how Jesus sent out his disciples to spread the gospel in Matthew 10:1-4. This shows us the importance of working together to share God's love with others. By assembling the elders, Moses and Aaron were able to relay God's plan to rescue the Israelites from slavery, as seen in Exodus 6:6-8. This event is a powerful reminder that God is always working to deliver His people, just as He promised to Abraham in Genesis 15:13-14.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Moses and Aaron assemble all the elders of the Israelites?
Moses and Aaron assembled the elders to share the message God had given them, as seen in Exodus 4:29, and to perform the signs God had commanded, which is mentioned in Exodus 4:30, similar to how God instructed Moses in Exodus 3:18 to go to the elders and then to Pharaoh.
What role did Aaron play in this assembly?
Aaron relayed everything the Lord had said to Moses, as stated in Exodus 4:30, indicating that Aaron was a key messenger in sharing God's word to the Israelites, much like the role of prophets in the book of Isaiah 6:8-10 who were called to speak God's message to the people.
How does this verse relate to the broader story of the Israelites' deliverance?
This verse is a crucial step in the process of the Israelites' deliverance from slavery, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' awareness of God's plan to rescue them, which is further explained in Exodus 6:6-8 and is reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 15:13-14.
What can we learn from Moses and Aaron's actions in this verse?
We can learn the importance of obedience and teamwork in ministry, as Moses and Aaron worked together to fulfill God's commands, much like the apostles in Acts 13:1-3 who were sent out by the Holy Spirit to preach the gospel.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways we can assemble and unite with other believers to share God's message, just like Moses and Aaron did in this verse?
- How can we, like Aaron, be faithful messengers of God's word to those around us, as encouraged in 2 Timothy 4:2?
- What are some signs or wonders that God is performing in our lives today, and how can we use them to point others to Him, as seen in Exodus 4:30 and Psalm 105:27?
- How can we, like the Israelites, respond in faith and worship when we hear of God's plan to rescue and deliver us, as described in Exodus 4:31 and Psalm 95:6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 4:29
And Moses and Aaron went,.... Set forward for Egypt: and being come thither, gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel; the heads of tribes and families, as many as they could
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 4:29
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel: Moses and Aaron went - toward Egypt, Zipporah and her sons having been sent back (cf. Exodus 18:2). Gathered ... all the elders.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
All of them whom they could easily and quickly bring together, or all that were in those parts. Of those elders, see 24:1,9 Numbers 11:16.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
Exodus 4:29 And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:Ver. 29. And Moses and Aaron.] So Zerubbabel and Jehoshua; Paul and Barnabas; the other disciples "by two and two"; the two faithful witnesses; both for more authority, and for mutual help and comfort.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
THE RETURN TO EGYPT.(29) Moses and Aaron went.—The two brothers returned together from the Sinaitic region to Egypt. No particulars of the journey are narrated, nor can we even tell what was the route which they followed. On their arrival, they at once set themselves to carry out the charge committed to them (Exodus 3:16). The Israelites in Egypt, though suffering under severe oppression, had an organisation of their own, jurisdiction attaching probably to the heads of tribes, or of chief families. (Comp. Numbers 1:4-16.) These persons are here called “elders,” which the LXX. render τὴνγερουσίαν, “the senate.” Moses and Aaron could have no power to convoke them; but they invited them to a conference, and the elders came.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 4:29
27–31. Moses and Aaron together communicate their commission to the people in Egypt, and are readily believed by them.
Barnes' Notes on Exodus 4:29
All the elders - The Israelites retained their own national organization; their affairs were administered by their own elders, who called a public assembly Exodus 4:31 to hear the message brought by Moses and Aaron.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 4:29
29-31. Gathered… the elders — This points to an organization of the people under chiefs of their own, and their reverent acceptance of Moses and Aaron shows that they had not forgotten the God and
Sermons on Exodus 4:29
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Enjoy His Company by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes the significance of the covenant made between God and Israel in Exodus 24, where the sprinkling of blood symbolized their full access to God and the joy |
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(Blood Covenant) 6 - Intercession by Milton Green | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of listening to the tapes in numerical order to fully understand the series. The sermon begins with a prayer of worship to God |
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Worship (Part 1 of 3) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the speaker begins by dividing the sermon into three parts, with the promise of a more engaging sermon in the following weeks. He then reads from Exodus 24, emphasi |
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A Touch From God - Part 2 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding to God's call to come up and come out, using Moses as an example of someone who drew near to God and pursued a life of prayer. I |
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(Exodus) Exodus 24:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the state of sin and moral confusion in the world today. He references Isaiah's prophecy about a time when sin would be called good and bad w |
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Worship - Preoccupation With God by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher begins by acknowledging that he has previously preached on the topic of being born again, but feels the need to cover it again due to its importance in |
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Are the Rabbis Right? by Michael L. Brown | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of God's decrees and how they can be overruled by the majority. He shares a story from the Talmud about a woman who mistakenly acc |