Bible Study

Try an example:

WEB · Bible Study

Exodus 7:6-7

Exodus 7:6 is part of this passage.
6Moses and Aaron did so. As the LORD commanded them, so they did. 7Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.

Read more

Summary

Moses and Aaron did so. This scene advances Exodus’ story of redemption, covenant, and presence.

Interpretation

In Exodus 7:6-7, Moses and Aaron did so The narrator wants us to see God’s redeeming ways in real history. Listen to the text: “Moses and Aaron did so. As the LORD commanded them, so they did. Moses was eighty years old, and Aaron eighty-three years old, when they spoke to Pharaoh.”

This passage advances the story of the God who brought Israel out of bondage to Himself. Watch what God says and does, and how human faith or fear answers Him.

Moses is made as God to Pharaoh; the staff becomes a serpent; the Nile turns to blood—the first plague as Egypt’s gods are judged. In the plague and Passover chapters, the LORD judges Egypt and redeems Israel by blood and power. This passage belongs in that movement: Exodus 7:6-7 is not an isolated anecdote but a step in God’s unfolding purpose. From brick pits to glory-filled tent, God keeps covenant: He brings out, brings through, and dwells in the midst.

A pastoral word for today: Respond with concrete faith: speak to God about what you see, then take one obedient step.

As you sit with Exodus 7:6-7, ask what it shows you about the God who redeems, commands, and dwells with His people. Exodus is not only ancient national memory; it is living Scripture that forms faith, repentance, and worship. Let the text steady your trust in the LORD’s faithful character.

Reading Exodus 7:6-7 inside the whole book keeps rescue and holiness together. Freedom without Sinai becomes self-rule; commandments without Passover become crushing. Hold this passage in Exodus’ larger story that leads toward Christ.

Return often to Exodus 7:6-7. Moses wrote so that God’s people would remember who brought them out and who brought them to Himself. Ask the Spirit to apply this word—quieting fear, exposing idols, and strengthening obedient hope.

Context

Chapter 7 in Exodus: Moses is made as God to Pharaoh; the staff becomes a serpent; the Nile turns to blood—the first plague as Egypt’s gods are judged.

Plague and Passover movement (Exodus 7–13): signs against Egypt, Passover blood, and departure.

Audience

General Christian readers of Exodus

Themes

Keywords

Moses · Aaron · commanded · eighty · Pharaoh