BUT BEHOLD, THEY WILL NOT BELIEVE ME OR LISTEN TO MY VOICE, FOR THEY WILL SAY, THE LORD DID NOT APPEAR TO YOU. WHO MADE THIS REMARK

• A. Aaron
• B. Moses ✓
• C. Joseph
• D. Jacob

In the Bible, specifically in the Book of Exodus, Moses encounters God in the burning bush and is given a mission to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. However, Moses expresses doubt about his ability to convince the Israelites to follow him. In Exodus 4:1, it is written: “But behold, they will not believe me or listen to my voice, for they will say, ‘The Lord did not appear to you.’” This doubt was expressed by Moses himself.

Moses’ concern about the Israelites’ disbelief and rejection of his message reflects his apprehension about fulfilling the task that God had assigned to him. Despite witnessing the miraculous signs from God, Moses anticipated resistance from his people due to their skepticism about his encounter with the divine.

Throughout the narrative in Exodus, Moses grapples with self-doubt and uncertainty about his role as a leader chosen by God. His interactions with God and the challenges he faces in convincing the Israelites to trust him serve as a central theme in the story of the Exodus.

Therefore, Moses made this remark in response to his apprehension about how the Israelites would perceive his claim of having encountered God.