Exodus 4:13 web — He said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else."

World English Bible

"He said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else.""

— Exodus 4:13, World English Bible

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Exodus 4 — Context

10

Moses said to Yahweh, "O Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before now, nor since you have spoken to your servant; for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue."

11

Yahweh said to him, "Who made man's mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn't it I, Yahweh?

12

Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak."

13

He said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else."

14

The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Moses, and he said, "What about Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Also, behold, he comes forth to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

15

You shall speak to him, and put the words in his mouth. I will be with your mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what you shall do.

16

He will be your spokesman to the people; and it will happen, that he will be to you a mouth, and you will be to him as God.

Exodus 4:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:13 say?
Exodus 4:13 in the World English Bible reads: “He said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else."”
Where is Exodus 4:13 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 13.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 4:13.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:13 in?
Exodus 4:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 4:13?
Exodus 4:13 reads (WEB): “He said, "Oh, Lord, please send someone else."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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