Exodus 4:1

"Exodus."

Key Reflection

Moses' response in Exodus 4:1—"But, behold, they will not believe me, nor listen to my voice; for they will say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’"—would have resonated with the Israelites as a powerful statement of divine revelation and its reception. In first-century Judaism, the idea that God would appear directly to someone was significant, and Moses' fear reflected the potential disbelief and resistance his people might exhibit despite their shared history and covenant relationship with Yahweh.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

With this chapter begins the series of miracles which resulted in the deliverance of Israel. The first miracle was performed to remove the first obstacle, namely, the reluctance of Moses, conscious of his own weakness, and of the enormous power with which he would have to contend.

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