Exodus 17:4

And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 17:4

BSB
Then Moses cried out to the LORD, "What should I do with these people? A little more and they will stone me!"
AKJV
And Moses cried to the LORD, saying, What shall I do to this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
CPDV
Then Moses cried out to the Lord, saying: "What shall I do with this people? A little while more and they will stone me."
ERV
And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.
NHEB
Moses cried to the LORD, saying, "What shall I do with these people? They are almost ready to stone me."
SMT
And Moses will cry to Jehovah, saying, What shall I do to this people? yet a little and they will stone me.

Commentary for Exodus 17:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 17:4
Summary
Leader appeals to divine intervention urgently
Place
Wilderness
Event
Moses cries out to God for help
Estimated Time Period
c. 1250 BC
Category
Prayer