KJV ORIGINAL
I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
I cannot carry the burden of all these people by myself, because it is too much for me to handle.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Moses is telling God that leading all the Israelites is overwhelming and he desperately needs help.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Numbers, Moses is leading the Israelites through the wilderness after their escape from slavery in Egypt, facing constant challenges from a complaining people. The Israelites are grumbling about their daily provision of manna, longing for the foods they had in Egypt, which adds to Moses' overwhelming burden of leadership. Feeling the weight of managing their needs and disputes alone, Moses cries out to God for relief.
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