“Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.”
- KJV And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.
- NKJV And Moses said to them, “Stand still, that I may hear what the Lord will command concerning you.”
- NASB Moses then said to them, “Wait, and I will listen to what the Lord will command concerning you.”
- NLT Moses answered, “Wait here until I have received instructions for you from the Lord.”
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Quick answer
Moses tells them to wait while he seeks God's word on the matter. He refuses to answer on his own authority.
Overview
Rather than improvise, Moses waits to hear from God before deciding. This humble dependence on divine instruction models godly leadership that does not presume but seeks the Lord's will, trusting that God's word settles every question.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 15
- Ps 85:8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
- Num 27:5So Moses brought their case before the LORD,
- Ps 25:14The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.
- Heb 3:5–6Now Moses was faithful as a servant in all God’s house, testifying to what would be spoken later.
- Ezek 2:7But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
- Ezek 3:17“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
- John 17:8For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me.
- John 7:17If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own.
- Exod 14:13But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
- Acts 20:27For I did not shrink back from declaring to you the whole will of God.
- 1 Cor 11:23For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night He was betrayed, took bread,
- 2 Chr 20:17You need not fight this battle. Take up your positions, stand firm, and see the salvation of the LORD on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid or discouraged. Go out and face them tomorrow, for the LORD is with you.’”
- 1 Cor 4:4My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
- Exod 18:15“Because the people come to me to inquire of God,” Moses replied.
- Prov 3:5–6Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding;
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