Devine Scripture

Exodus 4:3

What does Exodus 4:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 4:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And he said, Put it down on the earth. And he put it down on the earth and it became a snake; and Moses went running from it.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and He saith, `Cast it to the earth;' and he casteth it to the earth, and it becometh a serpent--and Moses fleeth from its presence.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And the Lord said: Cast it down upon the ground. He cast it down, and it was turned into a serpent, so that Moses fled from it.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And he said, Cast it on the ground. And he cast it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from before it.

Context

v.2And Jehovah said unto him, What is that in thy hand? And he said, A rod.

v.3This passage

v.4And Jehovah said unto Moses, Put forth thy hand, and take it by the tail: (and he put forth his hand, and laid hold of it, and it became a rod in his hand);

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Exodus 4:17

    And thou shalt take in thy hand this rod, wherewith thou shalt do the signs.

  • Amos 5:19

    As if a man did flee from a lion, and a bear met him; or went into the house and leaned his hand on the wall, and a serpent bit him.

  • Exodus 7:10

    And Moses and Aaron went in unto Pharaoh, and they did so, as Jehovah had commanded: and Aaron cast down his rod before Pharaoh and before his servants, and it became a serpent.

Related questions readers ask

Keep reading

Want to dig deeper? Explore Exodus 4

Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Exodus 4.

Keep exploring

Follow this verse across Scripture

Topics, devotionals, original-language word studies, and figures connected to Exodus 4:3.

Browse every hub

BibleTopicsBible answersDevotionalsFamous passagesWord studiesPeoplePlacesVerses for…Reading plansCommentary