Exodus 4:2

"Moses answered, “But, behold, they will not believe me, nor listen to my voice; for they will say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’”"

Key Reflection

This verse reveals Moses' concern that the Israelites would reject his message, doubting its divine origin due to their own skepticism. It foreshadows the ongoing struggle between faith and doubt, as well as the challenge of delivering God's word to a skeptical people.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A rod -The word seems to denote the long staff which on Egyptian monuments is borne by men in positions of authority. It was usually made of acacia wood.

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