Exodus 17:4

“And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me.”

"And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me." - Exodus 17:4
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What does Exodus 17:4 mean?

Exodus 17:4 in the King James Version of the Bible reads: "And Moses cried unto the Lord, saying, What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me." This verse comes from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament and is part of the larger narrative of the…

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In the Desert of Despair: Learning from Moses’ Cry

The story of Moses in Exodus 17:4, where he pleads with God, saying, "What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me," offers profound insights into the pressure of leadership and the feeling of being overwhelmed in times of crisis. In this passage, we find…

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A Cry for Divine Guidance: A Prayer Inspired by Exodus 17:4

O Sovereign Lord, In the stillness of this moment, I gather my thoughts and pour my heart out unto Thee. As I reflect upon the words of Moses, who, in a time of desperation, lifted his voice unto Heaven—"What shall I do unto this people? they be almost ready to stone me" (Exodus…

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