Exodus 6:30 - Printer Friendly

ESV: But Moses said to the Lord, "Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?"

NIV: But Moses said to the Lord, "Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?"

NASB: But Moses said before the Lord, 'Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?'

CSB: But Moses replied in the Lord’s presence, "Since I am such a poor speaker, how will Pharaoh listen to me?"

NLT: But Moses argued with the Lord, saying, 'I can’t do it! I’m such a clumsy speaker! Why should Pharaoh listen to me?'

KJV: And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

NKJV: But Moses said before the Lord, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh heed me?”

The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.

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