Exodus 4:1

And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Exodus 4:1

BSB
Then Moses answered, "What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, 'The LORD has not appeared to you.'"
AKJV
And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor listen to my voice: for they will say, The LORD has not appeared to you.
CPDV
Responding, Moses said, "They will not believe me, and they will not listen to my voice, but they will say: 'The Lord has not appeared to you.' "
ERV
And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee.
NHEB
Moses answered, "But, look, they will not believe me, nor listen to my voice; for they will say, 'God has not appeared to you.'"
SMT
And Moses will answer and say, And behold, they will not believe in me, and they will not bear to my voice: for they will say, Jehovah was not seen to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 4:1

AndMosesH4872Proper Name MasculineansweredH6030VerbandsaidH559VerbButbeholdtheywillnotbelieveH539VerbmenorhearkenH8085untomyvoiceH6963Noun MasculinefortheywillsayH559VerbTheLORDH3068Proper NamehathnotappearedH7200Verbuntothee

Commentary for Exodus 4:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 4:1
Summary
Moses expresses concern about people's disbelief
Place
Mount Horeb
Event
Moses raises concerns about credibility
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300-1200 BC
Category
Narrative