Exodus 4:29
New International Version
Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of the Israelites,

New Living Translation
Then Moses and Aaron returned to Egypt and called all the elders of Israel together.

English Standard Version
Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the people of Israel.

Berean Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites,

King James Bible
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:

New King James Version
Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.

New American Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the sons of Israel;

NASB 1995
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the sons of Israel;

NASB 1977
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the sons of Israel;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered all the elders of the sons of Israel;

Amplified Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went [into Egypt] and assembled all the elders of the Israelites;

Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites.

American Standard Version
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:

Contemporary English Version
Later they brought together the leaders of Israel,

English Revised Version
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Moses and Aaron went [to Egypt] and assembled all the leaders of the people of Israel.

Good News Translation
So Moses and Aaron went to Egypt and gathered all the Israelite leaders together.

International Standard Version
Later, Moses and Aaron brought together all the elders of the Israelis.

Majority Standard Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites,

NET Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and brought together all the Israelite elders.

New Heart English Bible
Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Moses and Aaron went, and assembled all the elders of the children of Israel:

World English Bible
Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Moses goes—Aaron also—and they gather all the elderly of the sons of Israel,

Young's Literal Translation
And Moses goeth -- Aaron also -- and they gather all the elders of the sons of Israel,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Moses will go, and Aaron, and they will gather together all the old men of the sons of Israel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they came together, and they assembled all the ancients of the children of Israel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they arrived at the same time, and they gathered together all the elders of the sons of Israel.

New American Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered all the elders of the Israelites.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Moses and Aaron went and assembled all the elders of the Israelites.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they went, Moshe and Aaron, and they gathered all the Elders of the children of Israel,
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Moses and Aaron went and gathered the elders of the children of Israel.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The People Believe Moses and Aaron
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,…

Cross References
Acts 7:35-36
This Moses, whom they had rejected with the words, ‘Who made you ruler and judge?’ is the one whom God sent to be their ruler and redeemer through the angel who appeared to him in the bush. / He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness.

Hebrews 11:24-29
By faith Moses, when he was grown, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. / He chose to suffer oppression with God’s people rather than to experience the fleeting enjoyment of sin. / He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. ...

Acts 7:30-34
After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. / When Moses saw it, he marveled at the sight. As he approached to look more closely, the voice of the Lord came to him: / ‘I am the God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.’ Moses trembled with fear and did not dare to look. ...

Exodus 3:16-18
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. / And I have promised to bring you up out of your affliction in Egypt, into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey.’ / The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’

Exodus 6:26-27
It was this Aaron and Moses to whom the LORD said, “Bring the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions.” / Moses and Aaron were the ones who spoke to Pharaoh king of Egypt in order to bring the Israelites out of Egypt.

Exodus 12:21-28
Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and told them, “Go at once and select for yourselves a lamb for each family, and slaughter the Passover lamb. / Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning. / When the LORD passes through to strike down the Egyptians, He will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway; so He will not allow the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down. ...

Exodus 18:12
Then Moses’ father-in-law Jethro brought a burnt offering and sacrifices to God, and Aaron came with all the elders of Israel to eat bread with Moses’ father-in-law in the presence of God.

Numbers 16:1-3
Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?”

Deuteronomy 31:28-30
Assemble before me all the elders of your tribes and all your officers so that I may speak these words in their hearing and call heaven and earth to witness against them. / For I know that after my death you will become utterly corrupt and turn from the path I have commanded you. And in the days to come, disaster will befall you because you will do evil in the sight of the LORD to provoke Him to anger by the work of your hands.” / Then Moses recited aloud to the whole assembly of Israel the words of this song from beginning to end:

Joshua 24:1-2
Then Joshua assembled all the tribes of Israel at Shechem. He summoned the elders, leaders, judges, and officers of Israel, and they presented themselves before God. / And Joshua said to all the people, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Long ago your fathers, including Terah the father of Abraham and Nahor, lived beyond the Euphrates and worshiped other gods.

1 Samuel 12:6-8
Then Samuel said to the people, “The LORD is the One who appointed Moses and Aaron, and who brought your fathers up out of the land of Egypt. / Now present yourselves, so that I may confront you before the LORD with all the righteous acts He has done for you and your fathers. / When Jacob went to Egypt, your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He sent them Moses and Aaron, who brought your fathers out of Egypt and settled them in this place.

Psalm 105:26-27
He sent Moses His servant, and Aaron, whom He had chosen. / They performed His miraculous signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham.

Jeremiah 1:4-10
The word of the LORD came to me, saying: / “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” / “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” ...

Ezekiel 2:3-7
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ...

Matthew 17:1-3
After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. / There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. / Suddenly Moses and Elijah appeared before them, talking with Jesus.


Treasury of Scripture

And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:

Exodus 3:16
Go, and gather the elders of Israel together, and say unto them, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, appeared unto me, saying, I have surely visited you, and seen that which is done to you in Egypt:

Exodus 24:1,11
And he said unto Moses, Come up unto the LORD, thou, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel; and worship ye afar off…

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Exodus 4
1. Moses's rod is turned into a serpent.
6. His hand is leprous.
10. He loathes his calling.
13. Aaron is appointed to assist him.
18. Moses departs from Jethro.
21. God's message to Pharaoh.
24. Zipporah circumcises her son.
27. Aaron is sent to meet Moses.
29. The people believe them.














Then Moses and Aaron
This phrase marks a pivotal moment in the narrative of Exodus. Moses and Aaron, chosen by God, are central figures in the liberation of the Israelites. Moses, whose name in Hebrew (מֹשֶׁה, Moshe) means "drawn out," signifies his destiny to draw the Israelites out of Egypt. Aaron (אַהֲרֹן, Aharon), Moses' brother, is appointed as his spokesperson. Their partnership is divinely orchestrated, highlighting the importance of unity and collaboration in fulfilling God's purposes. Historically, this duo represents the prophetic and priestly leadership that God establishes to guide His people.

went and assembled
The act of going and assembling indicates obedience and action. Moses and Aaron's journey to gather the elders is a response to God's command, demonstrating their faith and commitment. The Hebrew root for "assembled" (קָהַל, qahal) implies a gathering for a specific purpose, often used in the context of religious or communal meetings. This assembly is not merely a physical gathering but a spiritual mobilization, preparing the Israelites for the monumental events to follow.

all the elders
The elders of Israel hold significant authority and respect within the community. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, elders were often the decision-makers and leaders, representing the collective wisdom and experience of the people. By addressing the elders, Moses and Aaron are engaging with the established leadership structure, ensuring that the message of deliverance is communicated effectively and with legitimacy. This approach underscores the importance of respecting and working within existing frameworks to achieve God's plans.

of the Israelites
The term "Israelites" refers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. This identity is deeply rooted in the covenantal promises made to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The Israelites are God's chosen people, set apart to fulfill His purposes on earth. In the context of Exodus, their identity is both a source of hope and a reminder of their unique relationship with God. The historical and spiritual significance of the Israelites is central to understanding the narrative of redemption and deliverance that unfolds in the book of Exodus.

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 ??? ?????????, "the senate." Moses and Aaron could have no power to convoke them; but they invited them to a conference, and the elders came.

Verses 29-31. - Moses seems to have parted with Zipporah and his children in Horeb, and to have sent them back to Jethro (Exodus 18:2), perhaps because they might have interfered with the work which he had to do, perhaps because he thought Egypt would be no pleasant residence for them during the coming struggle. He journeyed onward from Horeb with Aaron for his sole companion, and had abundant time for taking counsel with him, and exercising the influence over him which high intellect and education combined will always give to their possessor. The journey from Horeb to Goshen occupied probably some weeks. On arriving in Goshen, the two brothers, in obedience to the divine command (Exodus 3:16), proceeded at once to "gather together all the elders of Israel" - that is, all these who exercised local authority over their countrymen in the various districts which they inhabited. Through the mouth of Aaron, Moses declared all that had been revealed to him at the burning bush and subsequently, exhibiting at the same time the credentials which proved him an ambassador from God, i.e. the three miracles which he had been empowered to work at any moment (Exodus 4:2-8). The elders, being themselves convinced, summoned an assembly of the people, as is implied though not expressed in ver. 30; and the people, having heard the words of Aaron and seen the signs, were also convinced, and bowing their heads, worshipped the God whose ambassadors had appeared before them. Verse 29. - On the elders of Israel, see note upon Exodus 3:16. It is clear that the Israelitish nation, though in bondage to the Egyptians, had a certain internal organisation of its own, and possessed a set of native officers. These were probably the hereditary heads of families. Moses and Aaron could have no authority to gather these persons together; but they issued an invitation, and it was accepted. The "elders" came to the meeting.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Moses
מֹשֶׁ֖ה (mō·šeh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver

and Aaron
וְאַהֲרֹ֑ן (wə·’a·hă·rōn)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses

went
וַיֵּ֥לֶךְ (way·yê·leḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk

and assembled
וַיַּ֣אַסְפ֔וּ (way·ya·’as·p̄ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 622: To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the elders
זִקְנֵ֖י (ziq·nê)
Adjective - masculine plural construct
Strong's 2205: Old

of the Israelites,
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son


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