Exodus 6:30

30 But Moses said to the LORD, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”

Exodus 6:30 in Other Translations

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

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

30 But Moses argued with the LORD, saying, “I can’t do it! I’m such a clumsy speaker! Why should Pharaoh listen to me?”

30 And Moses answered, "Look at me. I stutter. Why would Pharaoh listen to me?"

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

Exodus 6:30 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 6:30

And Moses said before the Lord, behold, I am of uncircumcised
lips
As he had done, ( Exodus 6:13 ) , and this is only a repetition of what is there said, in order to lead on to what is related in the following chapter: how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?
so mean a person, and so poor a speaker, and he a mighty king, surrounded with wise counsellors and eloquent orators.

Exodus 6:30 In-Context

28 Now when the LORD spoke to Moses in Egypt,

29 he said to him, “I am the LORD. Tell Pharaoh king of Egypt everything I tell you.”

30 But Moses said to the LORD, “Since I speak with faltering lips, why would Pharaoh listen to me?”

Cross References

• 1. S Exodus 3:11; ver 12; Exodus 4:10