Exodus 4:12

Translations

Modern

Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”

Traditional

Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.

Literal

And now go, and I—I will be with your mouth, and I will teach you what you shall say.”

Latin

Perge, igitur, et ego ero in ore tuo: doceboque te quid loquaris.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.”

Notes

Exodus 4:10–17

The fourth and final protest of Moses was that he could not speak well. He seemed desperate to avoid this difficult task.

God was becoming angry at Moses for refusing to accept the truth. The outcome did not depend on the ability of Moses. Instead, it depended on his willingness to let God's power work through him.

Exodus 3:11–4:17

Moses, in his response to God, presented four reasons why he was not the one to fulfill God’s call. Although each reason supposedly relates to Moses and his ability, God’s answers show that they were really questions about God.

Exodus 3:1–4:28

This section describes the mission God gave Moses to rescue the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. It is divided into two parts, 3:1–4:17 and 4:18–28.

The first part describes God's call. The second part describes the full consequences of accepting that call. Moses not only experienced a career change, but he also had to completely change his life.

Theme notes and profiles

Aaron Egypt Moses Miraculous Signs in the Gospel of John

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Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Bronze Snake, Bronze Serpent Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Joshua, Book of Prophecy Prophet, Prophetess

Topics

Call: To Special Religious Duty: Moses Christian Minister: Duties of Communion: Moses Condescension of God: Reasons with Moses Faith: Trial of Moses, when Sent to Pharaoh Israel: Moses Commissioned As the Deliverer Low Self Esteem Missionary Work by Ministers: God Qualifies For Moses: Prophecies of Preaching: Moses Was Slow of Speech Prophets: Inspiration of Shy People Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

Exodus 4:12

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