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Exodus 6:29
That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, Iam the LORD: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.

Exodus 3:10
Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.

Exodus 5:1,23
And afterward Moses and Aaron went in, and told Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Let my people go, that they may hold a feast unto me in the wilderness…

to let the Israelites go
The demand for the Israelites' release is central to the narrative of Exodus. It signifies God's intention to fulfill His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by delivering their descendants from bondage. Theologically, this liberation prefigures the salvation offered through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from the bondage of sin. The Israelites' exodus from Egypt is a foundational event in Jewish history, symbolizing freedom and God's faithfulness.

out of his land
The phrase "out of his land" underscores the complete separation God intends for His people from Egypt, a land associated with idolatry and oppression. This separation is not just physical but spiritual, as God calls His people to be distinct and holy. The land of Egypt, with its rich archaeological history, was a place of great power and wealth, yet it was not the land promised to the descendants of Abraham. This call to leave Egypt foreshadows the Christian call to leave behind the world and its ways, seeking a heavenly homeland as described inHebrews 11:16.

• The Lord’s command to Moses is clear and immediate: “Go.” (Exodus 6:11)

• God often expects His servants to move forward before all the details are resolved (Genesis 12:1;Matthew 28:19).

• The certainty of His word assures Moses—and us—that obedience is never wasted effort (Exodus 3:10;Hebrews 11:8).

• Moses is not going in silence; he carries a specific message straight from the Lord.

• Speaking God’s words, not personal opinion, grants authority (Jeremiah 1:7;Acts 5:20).

• Obedience involves both going and declaring, showing that faith and proclamation work together (Romans 10:14–15).

• The directive targets the highest earthly authority, underscoring that God rules over rulers (Exodus 3:19;Proverbs 21:1).

• Approaching Pharaoh demonstrates that no human power is beyond God’s reach (Psalm 2:1–4;Romans 13:1).

• Moses confronts tyranny on God’s terms, reminding us that courage is born from divine commission, not human confidence (Joshua 1:9).

• God’s focus is His covenant people, whom He calls “My firstborn son” (Exodus 4:22–23).

• Liberation is tied to identity; Israel’s freedom testifies to God’s faithfulness to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Genesis 15:13–14;1 Peter 2:9).

• Salvation is both personal and corporate—each Israelite matters, yet they are delivered together (Acts 7:34).

• The exodus is literal: a physical departure from Egypt’s bondage (Exodus 12:40–41).

• It also foreshadows spiritual deliverance, calling believers to leave sin’s domination (2 Corinthians 6:17;Galatians 5:1).

• God defines the exit route and destination, proving He not only rescues but also leads (Exodus 13:21–22;Psalm 23:3).

Exodus 6:11 captures a divine mandate in five short movements: go, speak, confront authority, champion God’s people, and secure their release. Every phrase reinforces God’s sovereignty, His faithfulness to His covenant, and the call for obedient proclamation. Moses’ commission models how we trust Scripture’s precise commands and rely on God to accomplish what He declares.

(11)Speak unto Pharaoh.--The second message was an advance upon the first. The first asked only for permission to enter the wilderness, much of which was within the limits of Egypt; the second was a demand that the Israelites should be allowed "to go out of the land." Such is the way of Providence generally. If we refuse a light cross, a heavier cross is laid on us. If we will not close with the Sybil on the first occasion, she offers us a worse bargain on the second.