Exodus 4:12 nasb — "Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say."

NASB

""Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say.""

— Exodus 4:12, NASB

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Exodus 4 — Context

9

"But if they will not believe even these two signs or heed what you say, then you shall take some water from the Nile and pour it on the dry ground; and the water which you take from the Nile will become blood on the dry ground."

10

Then Moses said to the LORD, "Please, Lord, I have never been eloquent, neither recently nor in time past, nor since You have spoken to Your servant; for I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."

11

The LORD said to him, "Who has made man's mouth? Or who makes him mute or deaf, or seeing or blind? Is it not I, the LORD?

12

"Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say."

13

But he said, "Please, Lord, now send the message by whomever You will."

14

Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, "Is there not your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. And moreover, behold, he is coming out to meet you; when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

15

"You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth; and I, even I, will be with your mouth and his mouth, and I will teach you what you are to do.

Exodus 4:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:12 say?
Exodus 4:12 in the NASB reads: “"Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to 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 (NASB): “"Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to 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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