And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.
And Moses said to the LORD, 'Look, you tell me to lead these people forward, but you haven't let me know who you will send to help me. Yet you have said, "I know you personally, and you have found favor with me."'
Moses is expressing his confusion and concern to God, asking for clarity about who will help him lead the Israelites while reminding God of their personal relationship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, the Israelites had recently sinned by worshiping a golden calf, which provoked God's anger and led Him to initially withdraw His direct presence from their journey to the Promised Land. Moses, as their leader, was in the midst of a direct conversation with God on Mount Sinai, seeking clarification on who would guide them since God had mentioned sending an angel. This moment highlights Moses' role as an intercessor, relying on his established relationship with God amid the nation's rebellion.
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