And Moses said unto them, Stand still, and I will hear what the LORD will command concerning you.
Parallel translations
- WEB Moses answered them, “Wait, that I may hear what Yahweh will command concerning you.”
- BSB “Wait here until I find out what the LORD commands concerning you,” Moses replied.
- 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 hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
- Num 27:5And Moses brought their cause before the LORD.
- Ps 25:14The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
- Heb 3:5–6And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;
- Ezek 2:7And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear: for they are most rebellious.
- Ezek 3:17Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
- John 17:8For I have given unto them the words which thou gavest me; and they have received them, and have known surely that I came out from thee, and they have believed that thou didst send me.
- John 7:17If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.
- Exod 14:13And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.
- Acts 20:27For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.
- 1 Cor 11:23For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
- 2 Chr 20:17Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.
- 1 Cor 4:4For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord.
- Exod 18:15And Moses said unto his father in law, Because the people come unto me to enquire of God:
- Prov 3:5–6Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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