Peter rebuked them and they died. Hi, I just read your About page and was surprised to find out you live in Akl. met by a promise of prophetic inspiration, the fulfilment of which not They prepare them for competition and war. Look at Gods response to Moses complaint: I made mouths and I made yours! God made you and everything God makes is good. But it would be a huge mistake to infer from Daniels words that God the Father acts in a manner contrary to God the Son. If it doesnt look and sound like Jesus, it isnt God. Believing saints are free from the bondage of sin and do not ,,,,lie in the power of the evil one. Heres a simple question: Is there deafness, muteness, or blindness in heaven? Jerem A further difficulty was now declared. But he had three days of being led by the hand for the lesson to sink in. Yet all of them combined reveal GOD. He recoiled from the enormous responsibility God chose tolayupon his shoulders. EGYPT healthful for the spiritual constitution. There is hardly a book of the Old Testament that stands out in more Can you imagine Jesus going around and making people deaf, mute or blind? This time we cant use the excuse, the speaker didnt know Jesus, or this is what God looks like from a distance, because it is God himself who is doing the talking. And about your last comment, God wants to heal you right now I dont understand.. like what you said about your grandmothers sister, He wants to heal, but for some, he doesnt heal. Andrine remarkable signs. Why didnt God stop the Holocaust? I wouldve said it was the devils will, not Gods. sounds like a pretty hopeless situation but keep reading because Jesus is in the next verse: by mercy and truth the punishment for iniquity is atoned for, and through the fear of the LORD men turn away from evil. Made that technically, the root of the word translated for its own purpose is actually translated as an answer or a response in every other verse it is used in so the verse is actually saying that God has made everything answer-able or able to give a response- to Him, even the wicked will have to answer to Him the next verse says that the proud hearted are an abomination to the Lord they will plead and beg but will not go unpunished. : Holy Spirit), causes rigorous growth. An example is when David judged the man who stole the sheep from another who only had one sheep. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Hebrew Scripture. Today. Exodus 4:2. No. cause it to speak freely and fluently: or who maketh the That is very plain and obvious that God is Sovereign over all things., Not according to 1 John 5:19: We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.. You may fall, you may not. Thanks for the article =) In light of that, what are your thoughts on the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes. Daniel 4:32. . Remember, if in doubt about these things just look to Jesus. Im thankful for your commentary on this verse. In the passage above, God is speaking to Moses. Change). Delitzsch on Genesis 12:1), must be pictured, no DISCOURSE: 66 Paul replies it is not contradictory. Do Eternal Everlasting Forever Always or Ever Mean Without End. But from these verses ( Acts 9:8, Luke 1:20), something God has done on the health of these two men to achieve a purpose, dont you think? The works of the HS. Paula quotes a verse to substantiate a view. My guilt has overwhelmed me like a burden too heavy to bear. And Jesus is just like his Father (Jn 14:9). Proverbs 16:4: The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. But God not only makes man's lips and mouths. Neither do I believe, as someone said on FB, that the devil is Gods sheep dog. The Hyper-Grace Gospel The Scripture I quoted at the top of this post comes from the New International Version of the Bible. He is equally all of these attributes simultaneously. or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? They're gonna say, "Who sent you?" _WHO HATH MADE MAN'S MOUTH? and what is it that he cannot do? In addition, there is no testimony without a test. Jesus did not make healthy people sick; he made sick people well. Article Images Copyright 2022 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. It seems to me that the apostle in 1 Corinthians 9: 1 says that he was Lord. God orders Moses to throw the staff he's holding onto the ground. How many able-bodied people did Jesus handicap? I was talking to my wife last night and we both just shook our heads realizing how many Christians seem to WANT God to be the direct cause of suffering and pain. hesitation of Moses was worthy of reprehension; viz., because arrested Michael Nickson EXODUS 4:1 Great message Sir, When i read your post i get life inside and i love God more, Sorry, I rewrite the post because I think I was wrong to answer. (1-3) Israel plunders the Egyptians. how close you are with God and how much you know Him personally, rather than your physical health. Or else why did He send Jesus? none else could, and therefore he that made it, and made it I may never know. If He has the ability to respond, then its His Responsibly either way; But if he gave us that responsibility then its our choice, God has given us all things that pertain to life and GODLINESS. Adams chromosomes are XY, why would he make children with a third chromosome or lack a chromosome? Of course not. My little note beside Exo 4:11 says Yahshua came to open dumb mouths, deaf ears, and blind eyes. And scripture establishes that very thing. MAN. Verse Exodus 4:11. and we know that grace and truth came thru Jesus Christ (john 1:17,14). In Hosea 4:6 we read, "My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge." Further, a parallel is made in Jonah 4:11 between the people and the livestock of Nineveh. decided contrast with the book of Genesis than the one which follows (2) And Je-ho _AND MOSES SAID UNTO THE LORD, O MY LORD, I AM NOT ELOQUENT, NEITHER (2) And Je-ho. But I will establish My covenant with you; and you shall enter the arkyou and your sons and your wife and your sons' wives with you. That's what God is saying. The Lord himself will fight for you. Moses knew it, the prophets declared it, and Jesus showed it. Jesus is the perfect imprint and very image of Gods nature (Heb 1:3, AMP). But God uses it to show a greater work [John 9]. 4 And Mo-ses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, Acts 7:22 And Moses was instructed in all the wisdom of the Egyptians, and he was mighty in his words and deeds. Self-depreciation may lead to the marring of a useful life. We should always interpret Old Testament passages, especially the more difficult ones, in the light of the New Testament, the later and greater revelation (recognizing that truth is progressive). For He is at the top of the ladder infinitely, and He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth. The earth is the Lords and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein. Psalm 24 the Most High is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes. Daniel 4:32, It is hard to wrestle with the Scripture and face it all honestly, letting it speak to us directly from its context, but to whom else should we go, for who else has the words of life. This is Jesus, Yahweh, your God and my God =). or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Exodus is a book about salvation from slavery. Ive been trying to better understand text that could be used to damage the character of God, but this was good to understand, so I might have to look into this website. We need to get back to the simplicity of Gods goodness. One theologian summed up the attitude that each of us should have when God places a call on any of our lives, "Cherish the lowliest thought you choose of yourself, but unite it with the loftiest conception of God's All-Sufficiency. Either God or the devil? September 28, 2021 @ One version says the Lord makes him deaf or mute, while the other version says the Lord makes the deaf and the mute. Big difference! Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Not for one moment would we take from Moses the honor which is his. God can take away thos CHAPTER 4:1-28 MOSES' OBJECTIONS, JEHOVAH'S ANSWER AND THE RETURN TO He can make one blind for His glory see Lk 9 verse 3. THE OBJECTIONS MADE TO RELIGIOUS SERVICE I live in Auckland too. Go, I will help you speak. (Ex 4:11-12, my paraphrase). Answer (1 of 4): Genesis 6:18. Why would God, the potter, who is perfect make something that is not perfect, e.g. But from these verses something God has done on the health of these two men to achieve a purpose, dont you think? Exodus 4:11 (NASB) Verse Thoughts Moses was from the Levitical line from Jacob, and was called to be God's great prophet to Israel. mouth? So Paul speaks and Elymas is emphatically silenced. Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a676db889d5ae98e7f8b94bee304d5cd" );document.getElementById("a761f34ebe").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); The place to learn the truth about the character of God. He also showed us that we can do the same. This deliverer was named Moses, and Moses was given the task of leading his people out of Egypt to the promised land, the land of Canaan. his first reply at his first calling, "Who am I that I should go?" The Lord told me once very clearly that he is good ALL THE TIME and that (the context of this) it actually hurt him when we think otherwise. Hi Paul, I respect your views and am glad we can agree that we have an all loving God but your error is that you are afraid to believe God is truly in control of all aspects of our lives and he purposes all things to glorify his name. If there exists disability or lack, no matter what the cause, deliverance and abundance is to be proclaimed and enforced. SLOW TO OBEY CONCLUSION: U Exodus 4:1. or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? The LORD said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? God doesnt make people deaf and mute, but he did make you. We need to rest assured that we are in the mighty hands of our Sovereign Lord in spite of .whatever. Like the fig tree, they werent bearing fruit. 21 Gods message to Pharaoh. Hi Paul, interesting explanation. He didnt make any sick or blind. So . It does not say who makes people mute who would otherwise speak or who makes people blind who would otherwise see? God takes responsibility for making people but not for making them blind etc that is the work of the enemy. (1) Moses asks, "How will they believe me?" Then Moses answered and said, "But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, 'The LORD has not appeared to you.'" a. Moses to accept GOD'S PROMISES OVERCOME MOSES' RELUCTANCE I think of the angel that wrestled with Jacob (Genesis 32:25). God made deaf and dumb people? Little kids play and understand that there is evil and there is good without any complicated doctrine. Hewas also concerned that Israel would neither believe him nor respect his word, and he begged God to send someone else who was more qualified than he. the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? other cases (cf. 11Now the hand of the Lord is against you. I find it difficult to get my words out and stumble over my speech - I am not an eloquent orator - was his excuse. In whatever state you find yourself in, know that he is your Father and Creator with abundant grace to help you and heal you. For the rest of his life Paul would preach and demonstrate the power of God. Im no theologian, so I cant prove the following, but then I cant prove any translation since I cant read Greek ; but consider this possibility: The verse actually contains the Hebrew word maaneh, which to answer to, or to give a reply to. C._] Cannot he who On the Damascene Road, Saul had a life-changing encounter with Gods power. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 3:28 pm. You mean God made blind people? But there is a big difference between God stopping a hell-bound sinner in his tracks in order to save a life and permanently handicapping someone (which is how some interpret Ex 4:11). A truly born-again believer who has the indwelling Holy Spirit of the living God living inside of him is not under the control of the evil one. You do not need to doubt this. Atcs 9:3 suddenly a light from heaven How can we not think that is the Lord? of You are Gods handiwork and he is with you! To a degree Im still trying to sort out why are people born with disabilities and disfigurement if God makes everything perfect? Thank God the true character of God our Father is being preached and our hearts are learning to trust in Him. Of course, He does! The Lord is the One Who possesses power over all the senses and attributes of men. The apostles understood this which is why they wrote about the powers of darkness and said things like We know that the whole world is under the control of the evil one (1Jn 5:19). have not I the LORD?". He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end." The meaning of this verse is that everything that God does is good and perfect, and that people can only understand a small part of what he has done. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Michael Nickson In summary, during (or perhaps before) the period of the creation of the Talmud and codification of the Masoretic Text, this Mishnah texts cited above indicated that the blindness, deafness, and muteness found in Exodus 4:11 were in reference to the Egyptians, and therefore were moral and spiritual. CHAPTER IV. "And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? I understand that plenty of people are saying God did this evil thing and that bad thing. Does this mean it was Gods will to afflict Job? He rules them all. I just didnt see the connection with Paulas comment. Its interesting. Thanks so much, If he DOES make people with disability from when they were born, because the Bible says, I knit you from your mothers womb. So although it is popular to say God is in control of everything, this is not what Jesus and the apostles claimed. Hi Paul, I do not understand the second to final part of your postWhat did God really say in the burning bush? .. What do you say is the difference betwen God making people deaf & mute; to God making deaf & mute people? I do not have a gift of the gab. I am not good at public speaking. i have to trust and believe Gods Word when He says: He makes ALL things work together for good (and ALL means the good, the bad and the ugly.) That removes the word sovereign and just has according to His will. Nor is he the author of evil. BTW, if you want an example of an unbeliever running smack into a painful judgment because of their sin, take a look at Herod (Acts 12:23). How do these two Scriptures have any correlation? If God is not making people deaf, mute or blind, who is? Moses had now passed the first forty years of his life in the court of Pharaoh, preparing himself for business; and now it was time for him to enter upon action, and, I. Re: Elymas. No one else did! I dont know. It truly is bizarre. CHARACTERS: God, Moses, Aaron, Jethro, Zipporah, elders. though they saw God, they continued alive and well, and in good health, of which their eating and drinking were a sign and evidence; or they ate, as Abendana, the sacrifices of the peace offerings, which were usually eaten by the priests and the people; and as a feast was common at covenant making, here was a feast kept by the elders, . If in doubt about the character of God, look to Jesus and the way he reacted to blindness. "I am not a man of words," he pleaded. the devil ? Salem Media Group. Before his intense training programme, Moses thought He could do all things through his own strength. Exodus 4:11 Translation & Meaning. So just as HIS power does not supersede HIS goodness neither does HIS goodness supersede HIS holiness. .they judged the people throughout the promised land, and the same judgements were measured against them and they suffered likewise. his ab _MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH. Exodus 4:10_ But this is all beside the present point, which is this: If you are sick, handicapped or suffering, you can know with 100% certainty that God wants to heal you right now. So we have been given the ability to respond towards the work of the enemy. In both cases the affliction was temporary and exceptional. All HIS characteristics are balanced and are in perfect unity. 1. Based on this possibility; what is being said in the first part of this verse is, The Lord made all things to answer or give an account unto Him. based on this knowledge we could read Proverbs 16:4 like this: The LORD made all things to give account to Him: even the wicked, who think they are Getting away with evil, will have to give an account unto Him on the day of judgment. God replies go ahead, he is in your (devils) hands, but save his life. Doesnt this mean God allowed the devil to give Job sickness? It makes no sense. This idea is really interesting and new to me, because Ive always thought and heard preachings on how God could allow sicknesses in your life, but ultimately it is for your good and He works all things for good in the end. None. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. - after the operation, Zipporah touched Moses' feet with the foreskin. NLT Who makes mouths? the LORD asked him. I am not eloquent. Hi Paul, Thanks for your reply. Nathan said, That man is you. One scripture may deal with HIS power and another will deal with HIS will while another reveals HIS justice. If you are being robbed or destroyed, thats not God having an off day. Proud member Dont you know that I am the one who does these things? God created a risky world in which natural processes can be corrupted by free agents with the result that mortals are sometimes "flogged" ( mastix) with infirmities like deafness and muteness. the hebrew word checed translated here as mercy is the same word translated as grace in the hebrew new testament. A wound is a good thing if it is accepted as a stewardship from God, appropriated as a channel of Gods strength and consecrated to Gods purpose. must not judge of men by the readiness of their discourse. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? I. Claiming to have a speechimpediment was only one ofa number ofexcuses Moses gave to the Lord. Jonathan Taylor Moses still hesitates, and now objects that the pople will not Jesus never gave anyone a disease or handicap He healed them. NASB The LORD said to him, Who has made mans mouth? Jesus clearly says he came to give life and he distinguished himself from the thief who robs and destroys. Maureen we can say that God has not and does not make people blind, deaf, disabled because of what Jesus said and did. magicians and advisers in Pharaohs court were proud of their for as the heaven is far above the earth so are my ways higher than your ways. and one that we often cant understand until we receive a revelation of the good thing (life) that was birthed from decay. a seed grows well in fertilized soil: fertilizer is decayed matter too little is ineffective and too much is toxic but just the right amount, combined with other essential elements (i.e. deliver His people. Who makes people so they can speak or not speak, hear or not hear, see or not see? Illness, pain, and suffering are all not His will? or who maketh Here I will outline four reasons proving that God doesnt make people deaf, mute and blind. Message delivered to elders. Wow, very interesting discussion. His will on heaven is the same as his will for earth. All the questions raised throughout the conversations above can be answered by The Holy Spirit who knows all the balanced attributes of GOD. I, the Lord? or who makes the [Wait a minute, "who makes the",] dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? This is not Gods nature at all. But what Paul Ellis is saying is that not ALL blindness/disabilities are caused by God (especially with ones born blind thats just side effects of Fall), This discussion started in 2010 and Im glad that it is still on. he that gives the seeing eye and hearing ear, can and does make It was not Jesus mission to come and make us sick. If so, then the glory may have spared Saul from death for it hindered him from seeing Gods face. blind and deaf, that gives also the speaking mouth, and makes into the nature of the service required. As Christians, we do not believe things randomly happen. I dont see any similarity, rather totally opposite conclusion: God makes the wicked for evil and God makes everything a blessing for those who love him. God does not intend for you to fall but there is risk, the world has bumps in the pavement and on top of it their are bullies who want to knock you over. May I follow in Christ's footsteps and learn to speak only those things thatI hear from You. 24 Zippo Exodus 4:1 And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not - Moses' difficulties were now all exhausted, and removed by the assurances of God. Just stay calm. Medical sources say Down syndrome or other certain genetic syndromes are 100% due to chance, there is absolutely no relation to mother or father having a defective gene. This time its not a misguided person speaking, but the Lord himself: Who gave man his mouth? But Is 54:17 says that our heritage, as servants of the Lord, is that we shall condemn every tongue that rises against us. (Exodus 3:11), was not yet overcome And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me Is it not I, the LORD? I also understood your saying that Gods will in Heaven is the same as His will on earth, so sickness is not his will on earth. Neither of those scriptures says God makes people sick and diseased and neither of those scriptures mentions the word sovereign. Harassment is any behavior intended to disturb or upset a person or group of people. Moses was slow to get it, but eventually he learned to rely on God's goodness in his hour of need. Nor is it easy when He instructs us to STAND STILL and wait, for too often we think we want to go. _ MOSES HESITATES._ Follow the buttons in the right-hand column for detailed definitions and verses that use the same . My father died of cancer as a young man. and what is it etc. Of course the devil can close eyes and not only eyes, but minds, too. You touch on many issues. Faith requires testing to prove its reality. However, there are many scriptures that link sickness and death with the curse of sin. NIV and ESV says who makes them deaf. BJ has also said that Jesus raising people from the dead shows that not everyone dies in Gods timing. What is Gods timing for healing? I dont know. God made man glorious, good and immortal, but man rebelled and chose the way of death. He may let your illness stay there, but what he may want more is your spiritual health e.g. These words were spoken to Moses by the Lord out of the burning bush. or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? None. Dr. Paul Ellis wrote and article write up on it too if you want his take on it (just put job in the website search engine). Reach out your hand and take it by the tail: We see the faith of Moses when he reached out to grab the snake when God commanded him to. My friend Cornel Marais has an interesting interpretation for this along with Ananias and Sapphiras death. Why do bad things happen to good people? , the answer, we have an enemy. Jesus said, Be careful when you judge, lest the judgement you use is measured against you. the day of disaster for the wicked is a glorious and good day for believers. 11. Who hath made man's mouth?] Note that the verse says, who makes the mute or the deaf, or the seeing or the blind? Who makes those people? He is Holy, so there are consequences To use either as proof that God makes people sick or handicapped, is to draw a long bow indeed. Sickness in any form is part of the corruption that we chose, not the life God gave us (Gen 3:19). That is the work of another. Your premise is that blindness is from an evil source. (2) And Je-ho. Looks to me the HS is dishing out some judgement on an unbeliever. The words at Exodus 4:11, where God refers to himself as 'appointing the deaf,' do not mean that he is responsible for all cases of deafness. The one talent must not be buried in the earth.". What are your thoughts? Is it not I, the Lord ? Kept in social isolation for half his life, he was in the despised vocation of sheep-herder, and lived in the parched, arid wilderness, where his self-will was broken. Your conclusion follows logically from your premise, but your premise is unBiblical. God gives Moses signs to confirm his ministry. of Jonathan; and so of every other man, did not the Lord do it? 2. 4. have not I the LORD? (Exo 4:11). In regards to your comments on 1 John 5:19: We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one., Wondering why you think it has to be an either/or I guess? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? The word world has different meanings in the Greek and in the first John scripture that you quote, note that we are the children of God as opposed to everyone else, that world which is under the control of the evil one. November 12, 2018 @ None. I dont know if anyone has already written this in the comments. think about it: Jesus used satans own weapon (death) against him to conquer satan AND to set us free from his kingdom of darkness! Thank you. And so is the reluctance of nor hearken unto my voice; for they will say, Je-ho-vah hath not Jesus has the final word. How to share E2R, Copyright 2022 Is it a coincidence that just this morning I was also looking at this passage? Moses was trying to be excused from Gods assignment to him to request that Pharaoh release the Israelites from slavery. Nothing more. God is good and everything he does is good. Me thinks Gods glory. Exodus 4:1 Also, in the same line, in Jobs story (job 2:5,6), the devil said Job would curse God if God struck his flesh. perhaps the best example is to look at how God used death (the ultimate result of decay) to bring forth new life Jesus death made our resurrection life possible. Moses might have had a speech problem before he met God, but that is not his legacy. TRANSLATION Isnt it I, GOD? appeared unto thee. Sorry, replied under the wrong post! 14 Aaron is appointed to assist him. believe him when he tells them that Jehovah has sent him. Exodus 4:11, KJV: And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? Confusion is inevitable if you read the written word without reading it through the lens of the Living Word. Last analogy-. If Elymas prevails, people are going to go to hell for lack of hearing the gospel. have not I the LORD? Hebrew. See Isaiah 42:7, 58:6 and Acts 26:18. Compare Exodus 4:12 with We must think soberly of ourselves, not too lowly nor too extravagantly. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. because of the people to whom he was to be sent. Physical illness and handicaps also arise from guilt and self-condemnation. The whole world of the evil one is not the whole world of the true believer. And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? Yes, satan does make people sick because unfortunately a lot of humanity is living under the influence of this world and its evil ways, but those of us who willingly choose to abide by God can not and will not believe satan has the power to make us sick whenever HE chooses. We complicate it. I am really enjoying the dialogue! The context of1jn 5:19 concerns Gods protection on born again believers from chronic sin. Did you spot the difference? How could a man that stuttered so badly and spoke so inarticulatelybe the chosen mouthpiece for the God of the universe? _A rod._ Milton has dis _O my Lord, I am not eloquent._ i. But what about Exodus 4:11? He doesnt make you weak only to make it look like He is stronger, He shows Himself strong by overcoming your weakness. Gods entire character is important to know. Acts 9:3 suggests it was a heavenly light that blinded Saul, but I have no problem if you interpret that as Gods glory. Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? 5 every firstborn son in egypt will die, from the firstborn son of pharaoh, who sits on the throne, to the firstborn son of the female slave, who is at her hand mill, and all the firstborn of the cattle as well. 18 Moses departeth from Iethro. Yes, they are ALLOWED to go through rigorous training and trials but only so they will be battle ready. Your email address will not be published. Because sin/separation separates the world from God, bad stuff happens. He has done everything well, they said. Moses had to learn that God was the answer to every question and the provider for all we need. It chronicles the story of their deliverance from four hundred years of bondage and how God sent Moses as an instrument of deliverance. _'adam._ App-14. Exodus 3:1 TO EXODUS 4:17. There is no mouth into w 1 Moses rod is turned into a Serpent. the removal of unbelief. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. It records the history of Israel's enslavement to Pharaoh and their freedom through a deliverer that God raised up. Sanctions imposed on Russia by the US and its allies failed to starve President Vladimir Putin of funding for his war in Ukraine because there were still plenty of ready buyers of Russian oil. Who makes mute people; who makes deaf people; who makes blind people? If God the Father wanted people sick but God the Son wanted people healed, they would be a house divided. Shut in on the east by the sea, on the south and west by high mountains, and with the army of the Egyptians behind them . He doesnt operate one way in one place and another way in the other. What does Exodus 4:11 mean? Ever since then we have been trying to make sense of it. It is His express intention. formed the mouth, the whole organs of speech, and hath given the gift Satan attacked Gods character in the garden, bringing into question his goodness. The Lord said unto him ( Exodus 4:10-11 ), And this to me is very interesting, very interesting, God said, Who made man's mouth? Glory in your tribulations The outer man is perishing but the inner man is being renewed. And did the angel in Luke 1:20 act of his own free will or do what God told him to do? Whatever it was, his impediment caused this prince of Egypt do draw back from speaking in public. I am not fluent in language. which all who speak for God should consider. Moses reply was: O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. (Exo 4:10). Learn how your comment data is processed. I hope this helps. He will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight! halleluiah! Recently, I heard Pas. We cant assume all sickness is evil only because we dont understand it. Paul Ellis, from what I understand you think its an either or type scenario? A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he Is he not your Father, your Creator, who made you and formed you? (Deu 32:4,6). You mentioned the church member who died of cancer. I like how Steve McVey puts it: Does God allow evil? You deaf and mute spirit, he said, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again. (Mk 9:25). I would love to hear from you. Hes the god of this world who has blinded the minds of them which believe not. The LORD has made everything for its own purpose, Even the wicked for the day of evil. God does not make people deaf or mute, but he does make all people including those who, for whatever reason, happen to be deaf or mute. And the Lord said unto him, who hath made man's And this is the more striking, because God emp 11._Who hath made mans mouth? Copyright 2022, Bible Study Tools. One is referring to the wicked having been made for the day of evil, and the other is a promise to those who love God. Hi Annie, thanks for your comment. Ver. as all the senses, and the perfection of them, are from him, so all the imperfections in them are according to his good pleasure; what he suffers to be, and can remedy when he thinks fit: it is he that gives the seeing eye and hearing ear, can and does make blind and deaf, that gives also the speaking mouth, and makes that dumb, and can open it again as he pleases! The Hi Paul, just some thoughts on choosing the NKJV as your final choice of translation for this passage. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. We are just passing through. This event was called the Exodus. Heb 6:18 since it is IMPOSSIBLE for God to lie. Our trials bring dependence on God and is where the rubber meets the road, so to speak, when we say we have faith and trust in God. The interpretation of Exodus 4:11 cannot contradict Jesus example or teaching. But it was not until his will was crushed by the Lordin his own wilderness walk, that Moses hadhis earth-shattering encounter with God on Mount Sinai, Who announced, "I AM Who I AM.". I dont know. These objections were made after God had given him a full insight Greater is he that is in me then he that is in the world. 8:16 am. Was meant to reply to your comment that says: If satan is in control of the world, as the Scriptures say, then God cannot be. My comment was just to say that the Scripture clearly says both Its both God and satan. Thats exactly right, and thats exactly whats happening, with great thanks to Father and Son for ministries such as this one, and also yours through which much welcome Light is being disseminated. Lead me in the paths of righteousness and may Your will not mine be done. He did it. Is it not I, the LORD? When Moses does, the staff turns into a snake. capable of speaking, could remove any impediments in it, and How could Moses convey God's orders to the great king of the earth? A little while ago we looked at a sincere lady in the Bible who mistakenly believed that God gives us things like death and poverty. In Exodus 4:11 God was, of course, countering Moses excuse saying He has made all people and is able to overcome such defects and then proposes how He would deal with the defect Moses was claiming as an excuse - and Moses was not even mute. Moses was fully justified in being concerned about only Deuteronomy 34:10, but the whole representation of J, e WHO HATH MADE, &c. Figure of speech _Erotesis._ App-6. have not I, the Lord? Are you truly concerned about whether the bible is contradictory? Paula, Moses the former prideful prince of Egypt, became the most humble of men, due to his encounter with God. Exodus 4:1. Its one of the most famous dialogues in the whole Bible! I had recently read this verse and felt caught off guard and very confused. The whole world that is under control of the evil one is the spirit of the unregenerate world and not the Spirit of God, The Holy Spirit. Moses had not yet proved God's sufficient grace. So I ask you this How can the perfect holy God who cannot sin use the decay from sin as a creative force?. When the Israelites saw the advancing army of the Egyptians, they were greatly alarmed; for their situation to human eyes was a very unfortunate one. A great We are still called to linger at the foot of Mount Horeb, at "the Exodus 14:11. The reluctance of Moses to undertake the part of leader, indicated by have not I the LORD? Why didnt God stop that drunk driver who killed my grandmothers sister? Gods abilities are greater than your disabilities. Exodus 4 - Moses' Commission from God Video for Exodus 4: Exodus 4 - I AM Your Calling A. I hope its clear from what I write that God NEVER gives us sickness to teach us things. If God does not permit these things in heaven, why would we think they are his will here on earth? Or who makes the mute, the deaf, the seeing, or the blind? GARY HULLQUIST He is light and in him there is no darkness at all (1 Jn 1:5). Wicked people were blinded by Elisha (2 Kgs 6:18), Paul (Acts 13:10) and angels (Gen 19:11). Ill give you a clue its the same as his timing for salvation. God is both our Maker and our Helper. None of them contradict any other. Out today The Grace Bible: 13 John &Jude, Patriarchy is not Gods Plan for YourMarriage. Exodus 4:10 But he sure as heck can close them, hence the worldwide, wholesale deception about the lovely and loving character of our Father in Heaven. Remember what Jesus said My kingdom is not of this world . Gen 2:15 The LORD God took the man and placed him in the Garden of Eden in order to have him work it and guard it. have not I the LORD? Verse of the Day , Exodus 4:11 Treasury of Scripture Knowing, Pauls Powerful Prayer PAUL - Man of Prayer study (3). a genetic disorder, chromosomal imperfection (e.g. Sometimes God has to knock us off our high horse to get us to pay attention. Score: 4.3/5 (14 votes) . God does not give people physical handicaps. Thankfully we dont have to choose. Paula questions whether the bible is contradictory. would like to hear perspectives on John 9:3. The problem with saying God is sovereign in the sense that word is usually defined, as meaning God is in control or responsible for everything little thing that happens is its unscriptural. And in Revelation 1:16, Jesus himself says he is like the sun in all its strength. 1. 6 Comments, And the LORD said unto him [Moses], Who hath made mans mouth? Peter heard Jesus curse the fig tree and saw the fig tree wither and die. But these were relatively rare instances of godly men and angels prevailing over evil (see Is 54:17). Was it an accident? Based on this verse of Exodus 4:11 that God does not make blind people or mute What to do with the scriptures: Luke 1:20, when Zechariah becomes mute, was it not God? The extracts are Exodus 13:1-10, 11-16; and Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21.Reform Jews interpret the biblical commandment in a figurative sense and, hence, do not wear phylacteries. You are not a cosmic accident and you are not helpless. In what other way will men know that God is all powerful when they dont see the manifestation of this power. How else would it happen? Did God allow the devil to afflict Job? Joseph getting sold by his brothers, going to jail for no reason However, are you saying this is not His will, it is a result of human corruption and sinfulness, am I on the right track with you? speech, even into the mouth of the first man, Adam, as the Targum Or who makes anyone unable to speak or deaf, or able to see or blind? Copyright Policy The insight EXODUSNOTE ON EXODUS 4:10 SLOW OF SPEECH AND OF TONGUE. What Does it Mean to Keep HisCommandments? His question to Moses could be understood as a rhetorical question. However, God can cause a person to become literally deaf, unable to speak, or blind for a particular reason or purpose. But you are not! The two signs and Jehovah's assurance (Exodus 4:2) Thats not how God operates. God allows these things to happen but that doesnt mean they are his will. Being handicapped is a result of sin decay. Moses had not yet acknowledged the inexhaustible riches of God's grace and His unlimited power to work in the lives of His people. According to Doreen Virtue's Angel Numbers 101, seeing 411 means that your guardian angels are with you, and they are ready to give you information and guidance. His question to Moses could be understood as a rhetorical question. Not ever. My wounds fester and are loathsome because of my sinful folly My back is filled with searing pain; there is no health in my body I am like a deaf man, who cannot hear, like a mute, who cannot open his mouth. (Ps 38:4-13). God is very good and the Bible is accurate. So right there you know that Pauls words have more power than the words of Elymas. Coaches and commanders train their athletes and battalions. 2. Exodus 11:4, ESV: So Moses said, "Thus says the LORD: 'About midnight I will go out in the midst of Egypt, Exodus 11:4, KJV: And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt: Exodus 11:4, NASB: Then Moses said, 'This is what the LORD says: 'About midnight I am going out into the midst of Egypt, 6 there will be loud wailing throughout I understood what you said about Gods perfect representation being Jesus, and Jesus did not go around making people sick on earth. I do agree that Sauls blindness is divine intervention (and so are a few others). Thank you so much! Is it not I, the LORD? He complained to God, I am slow of speech and tongue (Ex 4:10). Matthew, I dont normally publish comments not relevant to the articles being discussed. November 12, 2018 @ I dont actually see them contradicting with the NKJV one either. The article above pertains to Exodus 4:11 and whether God gives people disabilities. Thanks. He even makes the deaf hear and the mute speak. (Mk 7:37). He had yet to discover that His grace is perfected in our weaknesses. How many people did Jesus inflict with sickness? In Luke it was an angel (not God) who made Zechariah mute, and in Acts Paul was blinded after seeing a bright light. Psa 115:16 The heavens belong to the Lord, but the earth he has given to mankind. Ive heard that Smith Wigglesworth did similar things to people who heckled him when he preached. But when our fleshly self-will has finally been broken by our gracious God and we can unreservedly whisper, "Thy will, not mine be done," as did Christ in Gethsemane then as we open our mouth we will speak the words thatHe chooses to give us, and we will finally discover His grace IS sufficient for His strength is madeperfect in our weakness. (Politicians used indiscriminately, just that they are in power at the moment), But God is sovereign over Trump and Putin and the devil. I agree with you Paul, God does not send disease. - Zipporah, Moses' wife, took a flint knife and circumcised their son. November 13, 2018 @ The devil is a destroyer and its in his nature to harm and kill and cripple and afflict. still confused how you are gettng that interpertation that God did not cause a person to be handicapped. CONTENTS: Moses' objections. 9:28 am. It is an amazing vindication of Paul and his message. mouth of the first man, Adam, as the Targum of Jonathan; and s And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? For my thoughts on the sovereignty of God, please see this article. If Satan is in control of the world, as the scriptures say, then God cannot be. It is, in fact, a spectacular abdication of personal responsibility by mankind. Your answer came and enlightened my understanding I need to remember not all translations are the same and that can make a huge difference as in the explanation for this scripture. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Book Summary The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. Honestly interested in why =). If you had talked to Job about Satan, Job wouldve said Who? Jesus came to reveal the Father and part of that ministry meant distinguishing the Father from the father of lies. Jesus came to give life; the thief comes to steal and destroy, said Jesus. He was the one who led the children of Israel out of Egypt and became the nation's renowned Lawgiver, at eighty years of age! Some people are born disabled. THE *ISRAELITES LEAVE EGYPT And Jesus is just like His Father. 2 Cor 4:4. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun. Who made the man blind? what he suffers to be, and can remedy when he thinks fit: it is I understand that it was God. And who makes some mute, some deaf, some sighted, some blind? I think God allows pain and suffering in ones life, e.g. Paul E simply quotes a verse from the new testiment. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. So, how are you to hold onto the message God wants to heal you right now.? Stuff Jesus Never Said, Comment Policy The whole church congregation had been praying months for one of their church members cancer. In fact, Jesus did the exact opposite: Great crowds came to him, bringing the lame, the blind, the crippled, the mute and many others, and laid them at his feet; and he healed them. (Mt 15:30), People were overwhelmed with amazement. Isaiah prophesied that one sign of the kingdom of heaven coming to earth would be the end of physical handicaps: In that day the deaf will hear the words of the scroll, and out of gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see. (Isa 29:18). of speech also, cannot he give utterance? God is rebuking Moses for his lack of faith. He did. Acts 9: 8, when Paul on the way to Damascus goes blind, I dont think it was the fall from the horse, but God. If you have grown up with a physical handicap or deformity, you may think that you are a mistake. INTRODUCTORY WORDS Exodus 4:11 - The Lord said to him, 'Who has made man's mouth? The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace. Now he's not convinced. THE TEXT OF EXODUS TRANSLATION 4 And Mo-ses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice; for they will say, Je-ho-vah hath not appeared unto thee. He is the unchanging Rock. The Gospel in Ten Words Read on to figure out the 11 true meanings behind men growing their pinky nails long, and make sure to read until the end because the 10th reason will absolutely blow your mind! Moses asks God what he should do if the elders do not believe that God appeared to him. No loving earthly father would inflict his children with sickness. Remember he needed to be healed of this blindness. This shows the English words related to the source biblical texts along with brief definitions. He knows you inside and out. Even though we live in a messed up world, God is ultimately in control. "As for Me, behold, I establish My covenant with you and with your seed after you; Genesis 9:11. as all the senses, and the perfection of them, are from him, so the devil ?, Was it an accident? This is An angel rendered Zechariah mute for a time (Lk 1:20) and Saul was temporarily blinded by a light from heaven (Acts 9:9). Heres one from left field. To Indicate . Unbelief of the people and Moses' lack of If medical sources saying Down syndrome is a random event, then I say science has a big knowledge gap to fill. He consistently healed diseased minds and bodies. This made me inspire and trust God all the time, Thank YOU! by his own infirmity, he did not look up to God, who, being Moses still raises difficulties, and God gives him again signs, Re: Saul/Paul on the Road to Damascus. Because of rabbinic indecision about the exact sequence of the four scriptural passages, very pious Jews may have two pairs of phylacteries. I agree with you Paul, God does not send disease. There is a double revelation for us here. have not I the Lord ( Exodus 4:11 )? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? Ive read your explanation 3 times & I cannot understand how you can say God doesnt make people deaf, blind or disabled. Exodus 4:11, NASB: But the LORD said to him, 'Who has made the human mouth? How many sighted people did Jesus blind? Perhaps society has told you that you are an imperfection or a drain on its resources. 6:32 pm, Simon Thanks also to Cornel Marais for suggesting Is 54:17 in connection with Pauls blinding of Elymas. e. Maybe youll find this book interesting ($.99 on amazon kindle). In all things gives thanks. The wording of the NKJV can be read either one of two ways, in fitting with all the rest of the translations or how you have chosen to read it. Its impossible to resist the devil, so that hell flee, if you attribute the works of Satan as the works of God. the whole world. is referring to the whole world of unbelievers. Posted on August 13, 2010 by Paul Ellis // 75 Comments. Down syndrome)? Perhaps he stuttered. It is SIGNS ATTESTING THE COMMISSION OF MOSES. Thanks. If God makes all people and they are born blind, deaf or disabled then He has made them blind, deaf or disabled. MSG GOD said, And who do you think made the human mouth? 9:18 pm. 1.9K 29 But Paul, I think you are missing my point about the different meanings of the word world. Blessings to this ministry. These same people would never do anything to hurt their sons or daughters but for some reason Gods plans are beyond our understanding (which is true) but somehow that includes hurting us on purpose. Hmm. Who sent the lightning light? (vs3) The second objection (Exod EXODUS 4:10 J. MOSES'S FOURTH DIFFICULTY slowness of speech. But our Father has promised to bring the blind by a way that they know not and lead them in paths that they have not known. Anyway, I would love to hear back from you regarding the above. is recorded, and the failure of Peter. Sorry, should have used a better one like ESV: he does according to his will among the host of heaven and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand or say to him, What have you done? Daniel 4:35. Further more, scriptures declares..For your ways are not my ways neither are your thoughts my thought. work a miracle, the most convincing evidence of divine authority, for First of all let me Just say I did like the perspective of this article. 1. You mean New Zealand AKl right? How can you say there is a massive difference between the NIV version & the KJV!!!! Thus, basically you are saying he does not make healthy people sick, but he DOES make people with sickness/disability from when they were born? God is not an under-cover agent. Moses is recorded in Acts to have been mighty in words. 47% Off in December! THE OBJECTIONS MADE TO RELIGIOUS SERVICE And when he chooses not to heal, it is a confirmation of his sovereignty, for he determines when our lives begins and when our lives end. have not positively that He would enable Israel to triumph over this an 10-17 Moses continued backward to the work God designed him for; Jesus is the exact representation of his Fathers being. There is absolutely no way of denying that God is on the throne and that nothing happens without His full knowledge and His implicit permission. 6 His hand is leprous. What did God really say in the burning bush? On the cross Jesus prayed for the Father to forgive His murderers, "for they do not know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34; see also Acts 17:23, 30 and 1 Timothy 1:13). Seems to be a bit of a consensus. Moses commissioned by Jehovah at Horeb to What kind of father would inject his children with disease or run over their legs to teach them stuff? In fact, Jesus did the very opposite. This is serious stuff. In verse 11 this angel is written in the era of the Lord, that is, sent by tariff what the Lord wanted, Which version of exdous 4:11 is correct the niv or the new king James version. Take comfort my friend that God will not give you sickness or anything of that nature. Whenever we have any confusion about what God might or might not do, we should look to Jesus. But lets get something clear, if God is in control of everything then he is responsible for it all!! none else could, and therefore he that made it, and made it capable of speaking, could remove any impediments in it, and cause it to speak freely. Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? The man who first doubted Of course God can do what he pleases, but he cannot give what he doesnt have, and he doesnt have sickness or disease. It just happens randomly to healthy parents (some cases are related to mothers being old, older mothers having higher risk of babies with genetic disability; however young and perfectly healthy parents also have such babies). Any thoughts/explanations? Father, I begin tounderstand that irrespective of how limited my ability or how boundless my talents, unless I am led of You and speak the words You instruct, I will be ineffective in my work for You. Exodus 4:11 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible Jesus came to reveal our good Father, not a child abuser. Thank you so much for your blog.I was wrestling with this question this morning Im thinking I wish I had an answer when the Holy Spirit told me to check it out on the internet. Exodus 11-12:36 - I AM Your Passover A. God's instructions to Moses concerning the final calamity. in painting a Exodus 4:11 - Adam Clarke Bible Commentary, Exodus 4:11 - Annotated Bible by A.C. 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