And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?
The LORD said to him, 'Who made people able to speak? Who makes some people unable to speak or hear, and others able to see or be blind? Haven't I, the LORD, done all of this?'
God is reminding Moses that He is the one who created all people with their different abilities and disabilities, and He has complete control over human capabilities.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is at the burning bush where God calls him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, but Moses expresses doubt about his ability to speak effectively due to his perceived inadequacies. God responds by rhetorically questioning who creates human faculties like speech and senses, emphasizing His role as the ultimate creator to reassure Moses of His power. This moment underscores God's sovereignty in the broader narrative of the Exodus, showing how He equips ordinary people for extraordinary tasks.
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