Exodus 4:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:10-17

God's wrath will fall where his service is declined. I. MOSES ' OBJECTION AND GOD 'S ANSWER (10-12). 1 . He deems himself unfit to occupy the place even of spokesman to the Lord. The objection was based upon a real infirmity, which so far God had not removed. The same objection urged as a reason to-day for not engaging in Sunday-school work, etc. The want of power may be real, but is it a sufficient reason for refusal? 2 . God's answer. Our weakness will merely afford... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:11

God the Giver of our faculties. See— 1 . His power in the creation of them. "Who hath made," etc. Wisdom also. Eyes, ears, organs of speech—miracles of contrivance. 2 . His goodness in the bestowal of them. A reason for thankfulness. 3 . His providence in the deprivation of them. "Who maketh the dumb, or deaf," etc. A reason for not murmuring. 4 . His perfection as mirrored in their functions. "He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Exodus 4:11-13

Who hath made man's mouth! God could and would have cured the defect in Moses' speech, whatever it was; could and would have added eloquence to his other gifts, if he had even at this point yielded himself up unreservedly to his guidance and heartily accepted his mission. Nothing is too hard for the Lord. He gives all powers—sight, and hearing, and speech included—to whom he will. He would have been "with Moses' mouth," removing all hesitation or indistinctness, and have "taught him what... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Exodus 4:12

Compare with this our Lord’s promise to His Apostles; Matthew 10:19; Mark 13:11. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Exodus 4:1-17

God gives his power to Moses (4:1-17)In reply to Moses’ further complaints that the people of Israel would not believe God had sent him, God enabled Moses to perform three startling signs. The Israelites had no doubt seen magicians in Egypt and such signs would impress them. But they would see that what Moses demonstrated was more than mere magic (4:1-9).At times Moses himself showed a tendency towards the same disbelief as he suspected in his fellow Israelites. Whether his claim to be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 4:11

Who hath made , &c. Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6 . man = Hebrew. 'adam. App-14 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Exodus 4:12

I will be . Hebrew. 'ehyeh. See on Exodus 3:14 , Exodus 3:15 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Exodus 4:11-12

"And Jehovah said unto him, Who made man's mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, Jehovah? Now therefore, Go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt speak."From this, we must conclude that Moses' objection here was a miserable excuse. God refused to honor it. Furthermore, such examples as that found in Exodus 32:11-13 show that Moses actually was an able speaker. "The whole Book of Deuteronomy consists of eloquent speeches by... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 4:1-18

6. Moses’ call 3:1-4:18 read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Exodus 4:10-17

Rather than inspiring confidence in Moses, God’s commission frightened him (Exodus 4:10-12). Moses’ claim to be slow of speech (not handicapped, but lacking in eloquence) was a thinly veiled excuse by which Moses hoped to escape his calling. Stephen said Moses was eloquent (Acts 7:22). Apparently Moses felt he did not have sufficient oratorical ability to persuade the Israelite elders or Pharaoh. God assured Moses that He would enable Him to communicate effectively. Again God reminded Moses... read more

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