Exodus 4:12 kjv — Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.

King James Version

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

— Exodus 4:12, King James Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

9

And it shall come to pass, if they will not believe also these two signs, neither hearken unto thy voice, that thou shalt take of the water of the river, and pour it upon the dry land: and the water which thou takest out of the river shall become blood upon the dry land.

10

And Moses said unto the Lord, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.

11

And the Lord said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the Lord?

12

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

13

And he said, O my Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.

14

And the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

15

And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.

Exodus 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:12 say?
Exodus 4:12 in the King James Version reads: “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.”
Where is Exodus 4:12 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 12.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 4:12.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:12 in?
Exodus 4:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 4:12?
Exodus 4:12 reads (KJV): “Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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