KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Moses replied, 'But look, they won't believe me or listen to what I say. They'll tell me, "The LORD never appeared to you."'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is expressing his fear that the Israelites won't believe God actually spoke to him and sent him to lead them.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Exodus, Moses is in the desert when God appears to him in a burning bush and calls him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt. Moses expresses doubt about his mission, fearing that the Israelites won't believe that God has truly spoken to him. This conversation highlights Moses' initial reluctance and God's patience in dealing with his fears.
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