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Exodus 4:13

Old Testament Law (Torah) ASV (1901)

What does Exodus 4:13 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he said, Oh, Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he said, Oh, Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
Exodus 4:13 — American Standard Version

Context — Exodus 4

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10And Moses said unto Jehovah, Oh, Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant; for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.
11And Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made man`s mouth? Or who maketh [a man] dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, Jehovah?
12Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt speak.
13And he said, Oh, Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.
14And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.
15And thou shalt speak unto him, and put the words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.
16And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people; and it shall come to pass, that he shall be to thee a mouth, and thou shalt be to him as God.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he said, O my Lord, etc.] Acknowledging his dominion, his sovereignty, his power to do the above things: or “on me, O Lord” f141, be the blame for making such objections; or on me let this work be devolved, since it is thy pleasure: send, I pray thee, by the hand [of him whom] thou wilt send. Many of the ancient Christian fathers understand it of the Messiah that was to be sent, and as if Moses thought this was a fit time for the sending of him: and so Cocceius is of opinion, that nothing better can be understood, than that Moses desired that God would rather send him, whom Israel expected to be sent, even the Angel that should go before them; of whose mission (see <022320> Exodus…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And he said - The reluctance of Moses is in accordance with the inner law of man’s spiritual development, and specially with his own character; but, under the circumstances, it indicated a weakness of faith. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Send by whom thou wilt send - By any but me. Exodus 4:14”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“4:13 Having run out of protests, Moses simply asked to be excused.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“send: Exo 4:1, Exo 23:20; Gen 24:7, Gen 48:16; Jdg 2:1; Kg1 19:4; Jer 1:6, Jer 20:9; Eze 3:14, Eze 3:15; Jon 1:3, Jon 1:6; Mat 13:41; Joh 6:29 wilt send: or, shouldest Exodus 4:14”
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