As Jews, they had a high regard for Moses. With keen anticipation, they looked forward to the coming of a prophet greater than Moses.
كَانَتْ هذِهِ ٱلْكَلِمَاتُ مَأْلُوفَةً عَلَى ٱلْأَرْجَحِ لِسَامِعِي بُطْرُسَ ٱلْيَهُودِ ٱلَّذِينَ أَقَامُوا ٱعْتِبَارًا كَبِيرًا لِمُوسَى .‏