Guided first edition · Exodus 6:1–30
Central truth
Learn how Exodus orders worship, sacrifice, leadership, and life near the holy presence of God.
Read the complete assigned passage before isolating a phrase or answering a question. Identify the speakers, setting, repeated words, problem, response, and the change that occurs by the end of the unit.
Immediate context
Read Exodus 6:1–30 with the paragraphs before and after it. Identify the opening situation, turning point, and outcome.
Exodus context
Worship and holy presence: Learn how Exodus orders worship, sacrifice, leadership, and life near the holy presence of God.
Whole-Bible context
Identify the covenant audience, the reason for the command, and its place in rescue, worship, holiness, justice, and communal life.
King James Version · 30 verses
Scripture text
Read the complete assigned text. The KJV text is presented here so that every observation can be checked against the passage.
Exodus 6
King James Version1Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong hand shall he let them go, and with a strong hand shall he drive them out of his land.
2And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD :
3And I appeared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by my name JEHOVAH was I not known to them.
4And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.
5And I have also heard the groaning of the children of Israel, whom the Egyptians keep in bondage; and I have remembered my covenant.
6Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD , and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:
7And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God: and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God, which bringeth you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.
8And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob; and I will give it you for an heritage: I am the LORD .
9And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.
10And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
11Go in, speak unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land.
12And Moses spake before the LORD , saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?
13And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, and gave them a charge unto the children of Israel, and unto Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt.
14These be the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel; Hanoch, and Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi: these be the families of Reuben.
15And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanitish woman: these are the families of Simeon.
16And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years.
17The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
18And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years.
19And the sons of Merari; Mahali and Mushi: these are the families of Levi according to their generations.
20And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses: and the years of the life of Amram were an hundred and thirty and seven years.
21And the sons of Izhar; Korah, and Nepheg, and Zichri.
22And the sons of Uzziel; Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Zithri.
23And Aaron took him Elisheba, daughter of Amminadab, sister of Naashon, to wife; and she bare him Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
24And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.
25And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him Phinehas: these are the heads of the fathers of the Levites according to their families.
26These are that Aaron and Moses, to whom the LORD said, Bring out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt according to their armies.
27These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel from Egypt: these are that Moses and Aaron.
28And it came to pass on the day when the LORD spake unto Moses in the land of Egypt,
29That the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, I am the LORD : speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I say unto thee.
30And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?
Central truth
Learn how Exodus orders worship, sacrifice, leadership, and life near the holy presence of God.
Guided close reading
Work through every reading block in order. The prompts identify what to examine without replacing the words of Scripture.
Chapter summary · 6
Exodus 6
Exodus 6 opens in verse 1 with “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a...”, reaches its middle movement near verse 15 with “And the sons of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, and Ohad, and Jachin, and Zohar, and Shaul...”, and closes in verse 30 with “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall...”. Repeated or prominent terms include lord, moses, israel, children, sons. Read these details within the lesson focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”.
Exodus 6:1–8
1–8: The LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh:...
Section summary
Exodus 6:1–8 opens with “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a strong...” and reaches “And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to Abraham,...” by its final verse. That textual movement develops the lesson focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, with special attention to the recurring or prominent terms lord, land, egyptians.
Deep dive
Verse 1 establishes the section with “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for with a...”. Near verse 4, the wording reads “And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land...”. The final verse closes this reading block with “And I will bring you in unto the land, concerning the which I did swear to give it to...”. The wording also contains 2 verses with a speech marker, 1 stated contrast, 6 verses naming the LORD or God, giving the reader concrete features to test in context.
Identify the covenant audience, the stated reason for each command, and how worship, holiness, justice, mercy, and communal responsibility relate to one another. Trace the words lord, land, egyptians, give, abraham, bondage across the complete block. Connect every claim to the lesson focus, Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, and label conclusions honestly as explicit statement, Scripture-supported conclusion, strong inference, or interpretation.
Words to trace: lord, land, egyptians, give, abraham, bondage
Verse-by-verse path
Use these notes to slow down and examine how each verse contributes to the section. Return to the exact wording before drawing a conclusion.
- Exodus 6:1
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:2
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:3
Turn or contrast: name what stands on each side of the contrast and how it changes the passage’s direction.
- Exodus 6:4
Promise, covenant, or blessing: record the speaker, recipient, scope, and any condition the text actually states.
- Exodus 6:5
Promise, covenant, or blessing: record the speaker, recipient, scope, and any condition the text actually states.
- Exodus 6:6
Reason or consequence: connect this verse to the claim or action immediately before it.
- Exodus 6:7
Command and responsibility: identify who receives the instruction, what it requires, and the purpose supplied by the context.
- Exodus 6:8
Promise, covenant, or blessing: record the speaker, recipient, scope, and any condition the text actually states.
Exodus 6:9–16
9–16: Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto...
Section summary
Exodus 6:9–16 opens with “And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of...” and reaches “And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath,...” by its final verse. That textual movement develops the lesson focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, with special attention to the recurring or prominent terms israel, children, moses.
Deep dive
Verse 9 establishes the section with “And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for...”. Near verse 12, the wording reads “And Moses spake before the LORD , saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened...”. The final verse closes this reading block with “And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and...”. The wording also contains 4 verses with a speech marker, 1 question, 1 stated contrast, 3 verses naming the LORD or God, giving the reader concrete features to test in context.
Identify the covenant audience, the stated reason for each command, and how worship, holiness, justice, mercy, and communal responsibility relate to one another. Trace the words israel, children, moses, spake, egypt, lord across the complete block. Connect every claim to the lesson focus, Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, and label conclusions honestly as explicit statement, Scripture-supported conclusion, strong inference, or interpretation.
Words to trace: israel, children, moses, spake, egypt, lord
Verse-by-verse path
Use these notes to slow down and examine how each verse contributes to the section. Return to the exact wording before drawing a conclusion.
- Exodus 6:9
Turn or contrast: name what stands on each side of the contrast and how it changes the passage’s direction.
- Exodus 6:10
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:11
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:12
Command and responsibility: identify who receives the instruction, what it requires, and the purpose supplied by the context.
- Exodus 6:13
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:14
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:15
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:16
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
Exodus 6:17–24
17–24: The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.
Section summary
Exodus 6:17–24 opens with “The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.” and reaches “And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the Korhites.” by its final verse. That textual movement develops the lesson focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, with special attention to the recurring or prominent terms sons, years, amram.
Deep dive
Verse 17 establishes the section with “The sons of Gershon; Libni, and Shimi, according to their families.”. Near verse 20, the wording reads “And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses:...”. The final verse closes this reading block with “And the sons of Korah; Assir, and Elkanah, and Abiasaph: these are the families of the...”. The wording should be traced through its subjects, actions, connecting terms, and stated consequences before an interpretation is proposed.
Identify the covenant audience, the stated reason for each command, and how worship, holiness, justice, mercy, and communal responsibility relate to one another. Trace the words sons, years, amram, families, aaron, according across the complete block. Connect every claim to the lesson focus, Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, and label conclusions honestly as explicit statement, Scripture-supported conclusion, strong inference, or interpretation.
Words to trace: sons, years, amram, families, aaron, according
Verse-by-verse path
Use these notes to slow down and examine how each verse contributes to the section. Return to the exact wording before drawing a conclusion.
- Exodus 6:17
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:18
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:19
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:20
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:21
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:22
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:23
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:24
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
Exodus 6:25–30
25–30: Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and...
Section summary
Exodus 6:25–30 opens with “And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him...” and reaches “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh...” by its final verse. That textual movement develops the lesson focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, with special attention to the recurring or prominent terms egypt, lord, moses.
Deep dive
Verse 25 establishes the section with “And Eleazar Aaron’s son took him one of the daughters of Putiel to wife; and she bare him...”. Near verse 27, the wording reads “These are they which spake to Pharaoh king of Egypt, to bring out the children of Israel...”. The final verse closes this reading block with “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh...”. The wording also contains 5 verses with a speech marker, 1 question, 4 verses naming the LORD or God, giving the reader concrete features to test in context.
Identify the covenant audience, the stated reason for each command, and how worship, holiness, justice, mercy, and communal responsibility relate to one another. Trace the words egypt, lord, moses, pharaoh, spake, aaron across the complete block. Connect every claim to the lesson focus, Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”, and label conclusions honestly as explicit statement, Scripture-supported conclusion, strong inference, or interpretation.
Words to trace: egypt, lord, moses, pharaoh, spake, aaron
Verse-by-verse path
Use these notes to slow down and examine how each verse contributes to the section. Return to the exact wording before drawing a conclusion.
- Exodus 6:25
Textual detail: identify the action, the people affected, and the change this verse introduces.
- Exodus 6:26
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:27
Human speech: identify the speaker and audience, then test the claim against what the narrator shows before and after it.
- Exodus 6:28
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:29
Divine speech: identify the exact words, the audience, and whether they function as command, promise, question, warning, or judgment.
- Exodus 6:30
Command and responsibility: identify who receives the instruction, what it requires, and the purpose supplied by the context.
Observation and teaching prompt
- Identify the people addressed and the covenant setting.
- Distinguish rescue, worship, holiness, justice, and community responsibility.
- Read commands in their literary and covenant context before making a modern application.
Learning objectives
- Place Exodus 6:1–30 within Worship and holy presence and explain its role in Exodus.
- Describe from the text how the passage develops this focus: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”.
- Distinguish an explicit statement, a Scripture-supported conclusion, and an interpretation.
- Explain how law and covenant shapes a responsible reading of this unit.
- Compare a related song or video with the passage, then return to the text to test it.
- Form a personal and communal response that does not exceed the evidence of Scripture.
Teacher preparation
- Read Exodus 6:1–30 twice, then read the material immediately before and after it.
- Review the book movement: Worship and holy presence (Exodus · 02).
- Mark speakers, actions, repeated words, commands, contrasts, promises, and consequences.
- Preview each related song or video and note where it condenses, interprets, or dramatizes the text.
- Prepare a participation option that lets learners respond without forced personal disclosure.
Evidence and interpretation checks
Explicit
Record two claims that Exodus 6:1–30 states directly and cite the verses.
Scripture-supported
Form one conclusion that joins several parts of Exodus 6:1–30. Show each step.
Strong inference
Identify a conclusion that follows the text closely even though it is not stated in one sentence.
Possible or traditional reading
Where responsible readings differ, present the difference without turning it into certainty.
Limit
Do not use speculation as a teaching conclusion.
Discussion with answer guidance
1. What does Exodus 6:1–30 state directly about God, people, or the situation?
Show teacher guidance
Begin with the passage’s words and actions. Require an exact verse before accepting a conclusion.
2. How does this focus develop across the passage: Exodus 6:1–30 moves from “Then the LORD said unto Moses, Now shalt thou see what I will do to Pharaoh: for...” to “And Moses said before the LORD , Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall....”?
Show teacher guidance
Trace the opening, change, and outcome. Do not rely on one sentence when the unit presents a sequence.
3. Which word, action, contrast, or response repeats, and what work does it do?
Show teacher guidance
Repetition may signal structure or emphasis, but explain its meaning inside the immediate context.
4. How does this unit contribute to the Worship and holy presence movement?
Show teacher guidance
Compare the unit with what comes before and after it in the same book.
5. What interpretive caution does law and covenant require here?
Show teacher guidance
Identify the covenant audience, the reason for the command, and its place in rescue, worship, holiness, justice, and communal life.
6. What faithful response follows for an individual and for a community?
Show teacher guidance
Form a concrete, proportionate response. Do not turn a description into a command without evidence.
Responsible application
Heart and habits
Name one belief, desire, or practice that Exodus 6:1–30 corrects, strengthens, or redirects.
Relationships and community
Form one action that protects dignity, truth, justice, mercy, or faithfulness in a real relationship.
Worship and prayer
Write a prayer using the vocabulary and concerns of the passage.
Service and witness
Choose one observable response for this week and one person who can support accountability.
Audience adaptations
Children
Use a short reading block, a people-and-actions map, and one concrete response. Explain difficult vocabulary before reading.
Youth
Ask learners to identify pressure, loyalty, power, and consequences. Permit written responses without public disclosure.
Adults
Add literary and historical context, compare responsible readings, and require evidence for each claim.
Intergenerational group
Pair different ages, assign observation before interpretation, and close with a shared prayer.
Online or at home
Send the reference in advance, use media as an observation pause, and gather responses in a shared document.
Complete 75-minute teaching path
A shorter group can omit the extended discussion while preserving the Scripture reading, evidence check, and closing response.
Orient the group
Name the book, Exodus 6:1–30, genre, and central question. Explain that every conclusion will be checked against the text.
Read the complete unit
Read aloud or silently. Learners mark speakers, repetitions, commands, contrasts, and changes.
Work through the reading blocks
Summarize each block in one sentence and record the verse that supports the summary.
Use a song or video
Play one related resource. Compare its emphasis and omissions with the passage.
Discuss from evidence
Use the questions and require a Scripture reference for every major answer.
Form responsible application
Develop one personal and one communal response. Avoid promises or commands that the text does not establish.
Summarize and pray
Let each learner complete one sentence about the passage. Pray with its vocabulary and concerns.
Song and video learning lab
Use the media after the passage has been read. A song or video may interpret, compress, or dramatize the text, so learners should compare it with Scripture rather than treat it as Scripture.
- Before: read the exact passage and name its central movement.
- During: note which words, people, events, or emotions the artist emphasizes.
- After: identify what the media clarifies, what it leaves out, and what must be checked in the text.
Listen and watch alongside the passage
Related media appears only when its Scripture reference overlaps this study unit. Use music and video as companions, then return to the biblical text.
