Exodus 3:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 3:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 3:18 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 3:18 — KJV
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
— Exodus 3:18 (KJV)
Exodus 3:18 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 3:18
“And they said, The God of the Hebrews hath met with us: let us go, we pray thee, three days' journey into the desert, and sacrifice unto the LORD our God; lest he fall upon us with pestilence, or with the sword.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:18: lord, god, hebrews
“And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies. fetch: Heb. take unto us”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:18: come, elders, israel
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:18: shalt, say, lord
“Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you unto me to enquire of me; Behold, Pharaoh's army, which is come forth to help you, shall return to Egypt into their own land.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:18: come, israel, king
“We will go three days' journey into the wilderness, and sacrifice to the LORD our God, as he shall command us.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 3:18: lord, god, three
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