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Exodus 6:13Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

And the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron, and he gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharao the king of Egypt, that they should bring forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.

Douay-Rheims

וַיְדַבֵּ֣ר יְהוָה֮ אֶל־מֹשֶׁ֣ה וְאֶֽל־אַהֲרֹן֒ וַיְצַוֵּם֙ אֶל־בְּנֵ֣י יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל וְאֶל־פַּרְעֹ֖ה מֶ֣לֶךְ מִצְרָ֑יִם לְהוֹצִ֥יא אֶת־בְּנֵֽי־יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל מֵאֶ֥רֶץ מִצְרָֽיִם׃

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Wlastow G.K.

19th centuryCommentator

The manner in which the Lord communicated with Moses and Aaron is unclear; it may have been through a dream or vision. It is important to note that this verse refers to a series of revelations granted collectively to both Moses and Aaron, which subsequently guided their actions in leading Israel out of Egypt. This marks the conclusion of one section and transitions into a series of miracles. In accordance with biblical tradition, prior to unfolding a specific segment of the narrative, the genealogies of the principal figures are often introduced.

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The central theme of the book of Exodus lies not in the plagues of Egypt or the departure itself, but rather in the establishment of God's holy nation and its framework, focused on serving Jehovah. The key roles in this structure are held by the High Priest and the Levites. For this reason, the genealogies presented do not encompass all the tribes of Israel; they specifically highlight the lineage of Levi. This emphasis serves to prepare for the unfolding of the sacred narrative, wherein the most pivotal event is the giving of the law at Sinai and the orchestration of divine worship to the eternal God.

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