Exodus 13:1 kjv — And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Exodus 13:1 in the King James Version reads: “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”

Exodus 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 13, verse 1.

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 13:1.

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Exodus 13:1 reads (KJV): “And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.