Exodus 7:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 7:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 7:16 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 7:16 — KJV
“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.”
— Exodus 7:16 (KJV)
Exodus 7:16 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 7:16
“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.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:16: shalt, say, lord
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Rise up early in the morning, and stand before Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of the Hebrews, Let my people go, that they may serve me.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:16: say, lord, god
“If thou shalt hear say in one of thy cities, which the LORD thy God hath given thee to dwell there, saying,”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:16: shalt, say, lord
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:16: say, lord, god
“Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the LORD, speak, saying, The LORD hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 7:16: say, lord, hath
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