In Exodus 6:9, the Israelites' refusal to listen sets up Moses' argument in 6:12.

Exodus 6:30 repeats this same complaint, showing Moses' persistent self-doubt after God's command.

In Exodus 3:13, Moses earlier worried about Israel's response; here he worries about Israel and Pharaoh.

Exodus 4:10 records Moses' earlier excuse of being slow of speech, establishing his repeated reluctance.

In Exodus 4:29-31, the Israelites initially believed Moses; contrast with his claim they won't listen.

Exodus 5:19-21 shows the Israelite foremen blaming Moses, explaining why he now claims Israel won't listen to him.

In Exodus 3:11, Moses previously objected to his calling, questioning his worth — the same hesitation reappears here.

Isaiah 6:5 confesses unclean lips, a parallel confession of personal unworthiness before God's call.

Jeremiah 1:6 objects 'I do not know how to speak,' mirroring Moses' excuse of uncircumcised lips.

Jeremiah 6:10 describes uncircumcised ears that cannot hear, directly paralleling Moses' complaint that Israel won't listen.

Acts 7:51 accuses 'uncircumcised in heart and ears' of resisting the Holy Spirit, echoing Israel's resistance to Moses.