EXODUS 6 Flashcards
Who does the Lord speak to at the beginning of Exodus 6, and what does He promise?
The Lord speaks to Moses and promises:
“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.” (Exodus 6:1)
What does God reveal about His name in this chapter, and why is it significant?
I am the LORD: And 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.” (Exodus 6:2-3)
What covenant does God remind Moses about, and with whom was it made?
The covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob:
“And I have also established my covenant with them, to give them the land of Canaan, the land of their pilgrimage, wherein they were strangers.” (Exodus 6:4)
What does God say He will do to the Egyptians to compel Pharaoh to let the Israelites go?
“I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments.” (Exodus 6:6)
What specific promises does God make to the Israelites in verses 6–8?
“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.” (Exodus 6:6)”And I will take you to me for a people, and I will be to you a God.” (Exodus 6:7)
“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.” (Exodus 6:8)
How do the Israelites respond to Moses when he delivers God’s message? Why do they respond this way?
“But they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.” (Exodus 6:9)
What is the purpose of the genealogy in verses 14–27? How does it connect to the story?
It establishes Moses and Aaron’s lineage:
“These be the heads of their fathers’ houses: The sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel… The sons of Levi according to their generations… And Amram took him Jochebed his father’s sister to wife; and she bare him Aaron and Moses.” (Exodus 6:14-20)
Who are the key figures mentioned in the genealogy, and why are they important?
Answer: Key figures include Reuben, Levi, Kohath, Amram, Aaron, and Moses.
They connect Moses and Aaron to the tribe of Levi, affirming their God-ordained roles.
