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Exodus 4:27
Meanwhile, the LORD had said to Aaron, “Go and meet Moses in the wilderness.” So he went and met Moses at the mountain of God and kissed him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The LORD speaks directly to Aaron, commanding him to go to the wilderness and meet Moses at the mountain of God. This instruction follows the circumcision episode in Exodus 4:26 and precedes Moses' full briefing of Aaron in Exodus 4:28.
The words — The directive centers on לֵ֛ךְ (lekh), meaning "go," and לִ/קְרַ֥את (li/k.Rat), meaning "to meet," which together form the imperative for Aaron's journey. The narrative frames this action with וַ/יֹּ֤אמֶר (va/i.Yo.mer), recording the LORD's prior speech that sets the movement in motion.
The thread — The reunion operationalizes the divine arrangement in Exodus 4:14 where the LORD identifies Aaron as Moses' brother and confirms his speaking ability. The physical greeting follows the established covenant pattern of Genesis 29:11, while the geographic anchor ties back to the wilderness location of Exodus 3:1.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to observe Aaron's immediate compliance with a direct command before the mission's specifics are disclosed. It establishes the necessary human partnership for the upcoming confrontation without elaborating on emotional or theological dimensions.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And the Lord said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.
Cross-references
- Exodus 3:1 Meanwhile, Moses was shepherding the flock of his father-in-law Jethro, the priest of Midian. He led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God.
- Genesis 29:11 Then Jacob kissed Rachel and wept aloud.
- Exodus 4:14 Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.
- Exodus 19:3 Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, “This is what you are to tell the house of Jacob and explain to the sons of Israel:
- Exodus 20:18 When all the people witnessed the thunder and lightning, the sounding of the ram’s horn, and the mountain enveloped in smoke, they trembled and stood at a distance.
- Exodus 24:15 When Moses went up on the mountain, the cloud covered it,
- 1 Kings 19:8 So he got up and ate and drank. And strengthened by that food, he walked forty days and forty nights until he reached Horeb, the mountain of God.
- Ecclesiastes 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
- Acts 10:5 Now send men to Joppa to call for a man named Simon who is called Peter.
- Acts 10:20 So get up! Go downstairs and accompany them without hesitation, because I have sent them.”