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A Figure of Speech
Commentators explain that the phrase 'uncircumcised lips' is a Hebrew idiom for imperfection or inefficiency. Similar to an 'uncircumcised ear' that cannot hear well (Jer. 6:10), Moses felt his speech was inadequate, clumsy, and not eloquent enough for the monumental task of speaking to Pharaoh.
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Exodus
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Albert Barnes
On Exodus 6:12
18th Century
Theologian
Uncircumcised lips - An uncircumcised ear is one that does not hear clearly; an uncircumcised heart one slow to receive and understand warni…
Charles Ellicott
On Exodus 6:12
19th Century
Bishop
How then will Pharaoh hear me? —This time the objection comes from Moses. His double rejection, by Pharaoh ([Reference Exodus 5:1-…
John Gill
On Exodus 6:12
17th Century
Pastor
And Moses spoke before the Lord
Who appeared in a visible form, and had spoke to him with an articulate voice, and b…
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Matthew Henry
On Exodus 6:10–13
17th Century
Minister
The faith of Moses was so feeble that he could scarcely be kept to his work. Ready obedience is always according to the strength of our faith. Thou…