And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?
Moses spoke to the LORD, saying, 'Look, the Israelites won't even listen to me. So how can Pharaoh possibly listen to me when I'm such a poor speaker?'
Moses is expressing his doubt and insecurity about his speaking ability, questioning how he could possibly convince Pharaoh when even his own people won't listen to him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Moses' initial attempts to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery. The Israelites had become discouraged because Moses' first confrontation with Pharaoh had only made their situation worse - Pharaoh increased their workload. Moses himself was struggling with self-doubt about his calling and his ability to speak persuasively, having earlier told God he was 'slow of speech.'
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