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I’m such a clumsy speaker! Why should Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But Moses said to the LORD, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips. How will Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But in the LORD’s presence Moses replied, “Since I am unskilled in speech, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I <i>am</i> of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, “Behold, I <i>am</i> of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh heed me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, “Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, &#8220Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, “Behold, I am unskilled in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But Moses said before Yahweh, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips; how then will Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, “Look, I am unskilled <i>and</i> inept in speech; how then will Pharaoh listen to me <i>and</i> pay attention to what I say?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Moses replied in the LORD’s presence, “Since I am such a poor speaker, how will Pharaoh listen to me? ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But Moses replied in the LORD&#8217s presence, &#8220Since I am such a poor speaker, how will Pharaoh listen to me?&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses said before Jehovah, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But Moses answered, "You know I am a very poor speaker, and the king will never listen to me." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But Moses said to the LORD, "Why would Pharaoh listen to me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But Moses answered, "You know that I am such a poor speaker; why should the king listen to me?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Moses said in the presence of the LORD, "Look, I'm not a persuasive speaker, so how will Pharaoh listen to me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But in the LORD?s presence Moses replied, ?Since I am unskilled in speech, why would Pharaoh listen to me??<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But Moses said before the LORD, "Since I speak with difficulty, why should Pharaoh listen to me?" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Moses said before the LORD, "Look, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh listen to me?"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Moses said before Yahweh, “Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh listen to me?” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Moses says before YHWH, “Behold, I [am] of uncircumcised lips, and how does Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Moses saith before Jehovah, 'Lo, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how doth Pharaoh hearken unto me?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Moses will say before Jehovah, Behold, I of uncircumcised lips; and how shall Pharaoh hear to me?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said before the Lord: Lo I am of uncircumcised lips, how will Pharao hear me? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Moses said in the sight of the Lord: “Lo, I am of uncircumcised lips, how will Pharaoh listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But Moses protested to the LORD, “Since I am a poor speaker, how is it possible that Pharaoh will listen to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But Moses said in the LORD’s presence, “Since I am a poor speaker, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Moses said to the LORD, My tongue stutters; how shall Pharaoh hearken to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/6.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Moshe said to LORD JEHOVAH, “My tongue stutters; how will Pharaoh listen to me?” <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/6.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Moses said before the LORD: 'Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/6.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am not able in speech, and how shall Pharao hearken to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/6-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=1393" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/6.htm">Genealogies of Moses and Aaron</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>He said to him, “I am the LORD; tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I say to you.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">But in the LORD’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/4872.htm" title="4872: mō·šeh (N-proper-ms) -- A great Isr. leader, prophet and lawgiver. From mashah; drawing out, i.e. Rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver.">Moses</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2005.htm" title="2005: hên (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! A primitive particle; lo!; also if.">“Since</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/6189.htm" title="6189: ‘ă·ral (Adj-msc) -- Having foreskin (uncircumcised). Rom arel; properly, exposed, i.e. Projecting loose; used only technically, uncircumcised.">am unskilled</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">in speech,</a> <a href="/hebrew/349.htm" title="349: wə·’êḵ (Conj-w:: Interjection) -- How?. Also eykah; and teykakah; prolonged from 'ay; how? Or how!; also where.">why</a> <a href="/hebrew/6547.htm" title="6547: par·‘ōh (N-proper-ms) -- A title of Eg. kings. Of Egyptian derivation; Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings.">would Pharaoh</a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: yiš·ma‘ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me?”</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10-12</a></span><br />“Please, Lord,” Moses replied, “I have never been eloquent, neither in the past nor since You have spoken to Your servant, for I am slow of speech and tongue.” / And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? / Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/1-6.htm">Jeremiah 1:6-9</a></span><br />“Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” / But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5-7</a></span><br />Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” / Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-22.htm">Acts 7:22</a></span><br />So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-1.htm">1 Corinthians 2:1-4</a></span><br />When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God. / For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. / I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-5.htm">2 Corinthians 3:5-6</a></span><br />Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-19.htm">Matthew 10:19-20</a></span><br />But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/3-4.htm">Ezekiel 3:4-9</a></span><br />Then He said to me, “Son of man, go now to the house of Israel and speak My words to them. / For you are not being sent to a people of unfamiliar speech or difficult language, but to the house of Israel— / not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a></span><br />When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">2 Corinthians 11:6</a></span><br />Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/106-32.htm">Psalm 106:32-33</a></span><br />At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/18-18.htm">Deuteronomy 18:18</a></span><br />I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Isaiah 51:16</a></span><br />I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Luke 21:14-15</a></span><br />So make up your mind not to worry beforehand how to defend yourselves. / For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Moses said before the LORD, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh listen to me?</p><p class="hdg">uncircumcised</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Exodus 6:12</a></b></br> And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who <i>am</i> of uncircumcised lips?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10</a></b></br> And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I <i>am</i> not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I <i>am</i> slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16,17</a></b></br> For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel! … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/4-4.htm">Faltering</a> <a href="/exodus/4-31.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/exodus/6-29.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/6-29.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/genesis/34-14.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/exodus/6-29.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/exodus/6-12.htm">Unskilled</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/4-4.htm">Faltering</a> <a href="/exodus/10-2.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/exodus/7-4.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/exodus/23-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/exodus/7-1.htm">Moses</a> <a href="/exodus/7-1.htm">Pharaoh</a> <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/exodus/7-2.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/numbers/12-8.htm">Speech</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Uncircumcised</a> <a href="/exodus/20-25.htm">Unclean</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-6.htm">Unskilled</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-1.htm">God renews his promise by his name JEHOVAH</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-9.htm">Moses vainly attempts to encourage the Israelites</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-10.htm">He and Aaron are again sent to Pharaoh</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-14.htm">Genealogies of Reuben, Simeon and Levi, of whom came Moses and Aaron</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/6-26.htm">The history resumed</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/6.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/exodus/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/exodus/6.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>But in the LORD’s presence</b><br>This phrase indicates a direct communication with God, highlighting the intimate relationship Moses had with the LORD. In biblical context, being in the presence of the LORD often signifies a place of divine revelation and authority. This setting underscores the seriousness of the conversation and the weight of the mission Moses is being called to undertake. The presence of the LORD is a recurring theme in Exodus, emphasizing God's active role in the deliverance of His people.<p><b>Moses replied</b><br>Moses' response is part of a dialogue with God, showcasing his humanity and reluctance. This interaction is reminiscent of other biblical figures who expressed doubt or hesitation when called by God, such as Gideon (<a href="/judges/6-15.htm">Judges 6:15</a>) and Jeremiah (<a href="/jeremiah/1-6.htm">Jeremiah 1:6</a>). It reflects the theme of God choosing unlikely individuals to fulfill His purposes, emphasizing that divine strength is made perfect in human weakness.<p><b>Since I am unskilled in speech</b><br>Moses' self-assessment of his speaking abilities is a recurring concern (<a href="/exodus/4-10.htm">Exodus 4:10</a>). Historically, this has been interpreted as a lack of eloquence or a speech impediment. This perceived inadequacy highlights the cultural importance of oratory skills in ancient leadership. Despite this, God assures Moses that He will provide the necessary words and support, as seen in <a href="/exodus/4-11.htm">Exodus 4:11-12</a>, where God promises to be with Moses' mouth.<p><b>why would Pharaoh listen to me?</b><br>This question reflects Moses' doubt and the daunting nature of his task. Pharaoh, as the ruler of Egypt, was considered a god-like figure, making Moses' mission seem impossible from a human perspective. This phrase underscores the theme of divine intervention, as it is not Moses' ability but God's power that will compel Pharaoh to listen. It also foreshadows the series of plagues and miracles that God will perform to demonstrate His sovereignty over Egypt and its gods, ultimately leading to the Exodus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/m/moses.htm">Moses</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Moses is chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite his divine calling, Moses expresses doubt about his ability to speak effectively to Pharaoh.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant-keeping God of Israel who calls Moses to deliver His people from Egyptian bondage. He is patient with Moses' insecurities and provides reassurance and support.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharaoh.htm">Pharaoh</a></b><br>The ruler of Egypt, representing opposition to God's plan. Pharaoh's hardened heart becomes a significant obstacle in the account of the Exodus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/e/egypt.htm">Egypt</a></b><br>The land where the Israelites are enslaved. It symbolizes oppression and the need for divine intervention for liberation.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/i/israelites.htm">Israelites</a></b><br>God's chosen people, suffering under Egyptian slavery, awaiting deliverance through Moses' leadership.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_strength_in_our_weakness.htm">God's Strength in Our Weakness</a></b><br>Moses' insecurity about his speaking ability highlights a common human experience of feeling inadequate. God often chooses the weak to demonstrate His power and glory.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_calling_and_human_doubt.htm">Divine Calling and Human Doubt</a></b><br>Even those called by God can experience doubt and fear. It's important to bring these concerns to God, who is patient and provides the necessary support.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Despite his doubts, Moses is called to obey God's command. Our obedience should not be contingent on our perceived abilities but on trust in God's provision.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_patience_and_reassurance.htm">God's Patience and Reassurance</a></b><br>God does not dismiss Moses' concerns but reassures him. This teaches us about God's patience and willingness to equip us for His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_overcomes_fear.htm">Faith Overcomes Fear</a></b><br>Moses' journey is a testament to how faith can overcome fear. Trusting in God's promises enables us to face daunting challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_exodus_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_moses_have_a_speech_impediment.htm">Did Moses have a speech impediment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_snakes.htm">What is the biblical perspective on snakes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_moses_confronting_pharaoh.htm">Exodus 5:1: Where is the historical or archaeological evidence of Moses confronting an Egyptian Pharaoh as described?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_god_keep_sending_moses_to_pharaoh.htm">Exodus 6:11-12: Why would God repeatedly send Moses to Pharaoh despite Moses' continual failure to persuade him?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/exodus/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">All that I say unto thee</span>. To the general command thus expressed, was probably appended the particular injunction of verse 11, not here repeated - Speak thou unto Pharaoh, that he let the children of Israel go out of his land." The sacred historians continually abbreviate <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/6-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But in the LORD’s</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">presence</span><br /><span class="heb">לִפְנֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(lip̄·nê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Moses</span><br /><span class="heb">מֹשֶׁ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mō·šeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4872.htm">Strong's 4872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Since</span><br /><span class="heb">הֵ֤ן</span> <span class="translit">(hên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2005.htm">Strong's 2005: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo! behold!</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִי֙</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">am unskilled</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲרַ֣ל</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·ral)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6189.htm">Strong's 6189: </a> </span><span class="str2">Having foreskin (uncircumcised)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in speech,</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂפָתַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">why</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֵ֕יךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’êḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Interjection<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_349.htm">Strong's 349: </a> </span><span class="str2">How?, how!, where</span><br /><br /><span class="word">would Pharaoh</span><br /><span class="heb">פַּרְעֹֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(par·‘ōh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6547.htm">Strong's 6547: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pharaoh -- a title of Egypt kings</span><br /><br /><span class="word">listen</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁמַ֥ע</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·ma‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to me?”</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵלַ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(’ê·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/6-30.htm">Exodus 6:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/6-30.htm">OT Law: Exodus 6:30 Moses said before Yahweh Behold (Exo. 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