Exodus 4:16 nasb — "Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him.

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""Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him."

— Exodus 4:16, NASB

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Exodus 4:16 in Other Translations

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KJV
“And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.”
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ASV
“And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people; and it shall come to pass, that he shall be to thee a mouth, and thou shalt be to him as God. ”
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WEB
“He will be your spokesman to the people; and it will happen, that he will be to you a mouth, and you will be to him as God.”
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NET
“He will speak for you to the people, and it will be as if he were your mouth and as if you were his God.”
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DRB
“He shall speak in thy stead to the people, and shall be thy mouth: but thou shalt be to him in those things that pertain to God.”
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BBE
“And he will do the talking for you to the people: he will be to you as a mouth and you will be to him as God.”
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KJVA
“And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.”
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Exodus 4 — Context

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

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.

"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.

"Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him.

"You shall take in your hand this staff, with which you shall perform the signs."

Then Moses departed and returned to Jethro his father-in-law and said to him, "Please, let me go, that I may return to my brethren who are in Egypt, and see if they are still alive." And Jethro said to Moses, "Go in peace."

Now the LORD said to Moses in Midian, "Go back to Egypt, for all the men who were seeking your life are dead."

Exodus 4:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:16 say?

Exodus 4:16 in the NASB reads: “"Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him.”

Where is Exodus 4:16 in the Bible?

Exodus 4:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 16.

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 4:16.

What translation should I read Exodus 4:16 in?

Exodus 4:16 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 4:16?

Exodus 4:16 reads (NASB): “"Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him.” 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.

Exodus 4:16 nasb — "Moreover, he shall speak for you to the people; and he will be as a mouth for you and you will be as God to him.

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