COMMENTARY on 4:164
A. Yusuf Ali:

Translation:
Of some messengers We have already told you the story; of others We have not;- and to Moses Allah spoke direct;- 670
Commentary:

670  Allah spoke to Moses on Mount Sinai . Hence the title of Moses in Muslim theology: Kalim Allah: the one to whom Allah spoke, (Cf. 19:51 ). (R).

 

Muhammad Asad:

Translation:
and as [We inspired other] apostles whom We have mentioned to thee ere this, 179 as well as apostles whom We have not mentioned to thee; and as God spoke His word unto Moses:
Commentary:
179  I.e., before the revelation of this surah.