1. Exode 4:1 (NEG79)
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Why does Moses fear that the Israelites will not believe him?

Exode 4:1 (NEG79)

1 Moïse répondit, et dit: Voici, ils ne me croiront point, et ils n'écouteront point ma voix. Mais ils diront: L'Eternel ne t'est point apparu.

Does Moses have reason to fear? In the past it was said to Moses: who have made you ruler over us? (Exodus 2:14). Can’t Israel do the same now? But God has promised they will listen to your voice (Exodus 3:18). Now Moses himself has to listen and obey.