Psalms 105:26-27
He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen. They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham.
English Standard Version (ESV)
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It's easy to see Moses and Aaron as simply historical figures, but this verse highlights that both were chosen and sent by God. Moses was God's "servant," carrying out His direct commands, while Aaron was "chosen," indicating a special selection for his role, showing God’s deliberate appointment for both.
This Psalm is a recounting of God's faithfulness to Israel, specifically focusing on the Exodus. After detailing the Egyptians' initial welcome turning to oppression and hatred of God's people, the psalm shifts to God's active intervention. It highlights His sending Moses and Aaron, not just as leaders, but as divine emissaries chosen and appointed by Him to carry out His will and perform His signs for Israel's deliverance.
When God calls someone to a task, it's not a suggestion – it's a commission. Moses and Aaron weren't volunteers. They were divinely appointed.
The verse highlights that Moses and Aaron were not self-appointed leaders. God explicitly 'sent' them. Moses is called 'his servant,' emphasizing his role as a messenger and executor of God's will. Aaron is described as 'whom he had chosen,' underscoring a specific selection for a particular purpose.
This divine appointment is crucial. It meant they had the authority and power to confront Pharaoh and lead Israel. Their mission wasn't based on their own merit or ambition, but on God's sovereign choice and purpose. This pattern is seen throughout Scripture: God chooses and sends individuals to carry out His plans, assuring them of His presence and power.
Why call Moses a 'servant' and Aaron 'chosen'? These aren't just descriptive titles; they reveal something about their relationship with God and their mission.
The psalm differentiates between Moses and Aaron not to diminish one, but to highlight complementary roles ordained by God.
Moses, the Servant: This title emphasizes Moses' obedience and his function as God's mouthpiece and executor. He faithfully delivered God's commands and carried out His judgments. His primary role was to speak God's word and act according to His direction.
Aaron, the Chosen: Aaron's selection points to a specific divine election for a particular service, often involving mediation and representation (as a priest). While Moses was the primary communicator of God's will, Aaron was divinely chosen to stand with him, assist him, and represent the people. This selection assured that their joint mission had divine backing.
Together, they represent God's comprehensive approach to deliverance: a fidèle messenger (Moses) and a specially selected assistant (Aaron), both acting under God's direct authority.
Understand the original words
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A servant of God is one who is entirely devoted to the service, mission, and will of the Lord. In this context, it emphasizes Moses' role as a faithful agent of God's redemptive work.
bachar · Hebrew Verb
To be 'chosen' by God signifies being set apart by divine sovereign election for a specific purpose or ministry. It highlights that Aaron's role was not self-appointed but divinely ordained.
oth · Hebrew Noun
Biblical signs are miraculous events or portents intended to authenticate a messenger or a message, serving as evidence of God’s authority and power to those who witness them.
mopheth · Hebrew Noun
Miracles are extraordinary interventions of God into the natural order of the world, demonstrating His sovereign control over creation and His power to deliver His people.
This verse highlights God's sovereign choice and deliberate action in raising up Moses and Aaron as instruments of deliverance for His people, underscoring His faithfulness to His promises amidst the oppression in Egypt.
c. 15th century BC
Israelite Sojourn in Egypt
The descendants of Abraham settle in Egypt, eventually becoming a large population enslaved by the Egyptians.
c. 1446 BC
Moses Commissioned by God
God appears to Moses in the burning bush, commissioning him to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage.
c. 1446 BC
Aaron Appointed as Spokesperson
God designates Aaron to assist Moses, serving as his interpreter and spokesperson before Pharaoh and the Israelites.
c. 1446 BC— this verse
Plagues of Egypt Commence
God sends ten devastating plagues upon Egypt to demonstrate His power and compel Pharaoh to release the Israelites.
c. 1446 BC
This passage directly records God's commission to Moses, showing the beginning of the mission mentioned in Psalms 105:26 and highlighting God's direct involvement in sending his servant.
Hebrews 3:1-2This New Testament passage refers to Moses as 'faithful in all God's house' and explicitly calls him an apostle, echoing the description of Moses as God's 'servant' in the psalm and emphasizing his divinely appointed role.
Exodus 4:14-17This passage details God's choice and commissioning of Aaron to assist Moses, directly supporting the psalm's statement that Aaron was 'whom he had chosen' for the crucial task.
Romans 11:33While not directly about Moses and Aaron, this verse speaks to the inscrutable wisdom of God's plans, which resonates with the commentary on God's incomprehensible providence in sending specific individuals like Moses and Aaron for His purposes.
bensonPsalms 105:26: "He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen."
Psalm 105:26-27 . He sent Moses, &c. — “When the tyranny and oppression of Pharaoh were at the highest, and Israel cried unto Jehovah because of the bondage, he remembered his promise to Abraham, and sent Moses, with Aaron, to effect that mighty deliverance, which was to be the grand pledge and figure of our redemption by Jesus Christ.” They showed his signs among them — Hebrew, דברי אתותיו , dibree othothaiv, the words o…
pulpitPsalms 105:26: "He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen."
Verse 26. - He sent Moses his servant. The mission of Moses is related in Exodus 3:10-18; Exodus 4:1-9. And Aaron whom he had chosen. (For Aaron's mission, see Exodus 4:14-17.)
It's easy to see Moses and Aaron as simply historical figures, but this verse highlights that both were chosen and sent by God. Moses was God's "servant," carrying out His direct commands, while Aaron was "chosen," indicating a special selection for his role, showing God’s deliberate appointment for both.
This Psalm is a recounting of God's faithfulness to Israel, specifically focusing on the Exodus. After detailing the Egyptians' initial welcome turning to oppression and hatred of God's people, the psalm shifts to God's active intervention. It highlights His sending Moses and Aaron, not just as leaders, but as divine emissaries chosen and appointed by Him to carry out His will and perform His signs for Israel's deliverance.
This Psalm is a recounting of God's faithfulness to Israel, specifically focusing on the Exodus. After detailing the Egyptians' initial welcome turning to oppression and hatred of God's people, the psalm shifts to God's active intervention. It highlights His sending Moses and Aaron, not just as leaders, but as divine emissaries chosen and appointed by Him to carry out His will and perform His signs for Israel's deliverance.
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Cham · Hebrew Noun
A poetic and historical designation for Egypt, tracing its lineage back to Ham, the son of Noah; it emphasizes the context of the exodus narrative.
The Exodus from Egypt
Following the tenth plague, Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to leave Egypt, marking their liberation.
"He sent Moses, his servant, and Aaron, whom he had chosen. They performed his signs among them and miracles in the land of Ham." — It's easy to see Moses and Aaron as simply historical figures, but this verse highlights that both were chosen and sent by God. Moses was God's "servant," carrying out His direct commands, while Aaro…
