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Have I conceived all this people? have I brought them forth, that you should tell me, Carry them in your bosom, as a nursing-father carries the sucking child, to the land which you swore to their fathers?
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Even Great Leaders Falter
Commentators note that Moses' despair reveals the profound frailty of even the greatest spiritual leaders. His complaint, similar to those of Elijah and Jonah, shows that the best saints can sink into vexation and doubt. This serves as a powerful reminder that human strength is insufficient and complete reliance on God's grace is essential for every believer.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Occurrences at Kibroth-hattavah.
(Numbers 11:4) The mixt multitude — The word in the original resembles our “riff-raff” a…
19th Century
Anglican
Have I conceived...? — The personal pronoun is emphatic in this and the following clause: Is it I who have conceived all this …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them ? &c.] Conceived them as a mother, or begotten them as a fath…
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The provocation was very great; yet Moses expressed himself in a way that was unbecoming of him. He undervalued the honour God had put upon him. He…
