Exodus 6:30

What does Exodus 6:30 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 6:30 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Moses said before Jehovah, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Moses said before the Lord, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Moses said before Jehovah, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how shall Pharaoh hearken unto me?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Moses said to the Lord, My lips are unclean; how is it possible that Pharaoh will give me a hearing?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Moses saith before Jehovah, `Lo, I <FI>am<Fi> of uncircumcised lips, and how doth Pharaoh hearken unto me?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Moses said before the Lord: Lo I am of uncircumcised lips, how will Pharao hear me?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Moses said before Jehovah, Behold, I am of uncircumcised lips, and how will Pharaoh hearken unto me?

Context

v.29that Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, I am Jehovah: speak thou unto Pharaoh king of Egypt all that I speak unto thee.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 1 Corinthians 9:16

    For if I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of; for necessity is laid upon me; for woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel.

  • Exodus 6:12

    And Moses spake before Jehovah, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips?

  • Exodus 4:10

    And 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.

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