Exodus 3:18 meaning and explanation

The elders of Israel will listen to what you say, and you must go with them to the king of Egypt and tell him, ‘The LORD, the God of the Hebrews, has met with us. Now please let us take a three-day journey into the wilderness, so that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.’

Exodus 3:18, Berean Standard Bible

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God is speaking to Moses at the burning bush, telling him how the rescue of Israel will begin. The elders will believe Moses, and together they are to approach Pharaoh with a modest request: a three day journey into the wilderness to sacrifice to the LORD.

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