Exodus 4:12

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Now, therefore, go; and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what to say."

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Now therefore go^{H3212}, and I will be with thy mouth^{H6310}, and teach^{H3384} thee what thou shalt say^{H1696}.

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Commentary for Exodus 4:12

1. **Themes:**
- **Divine Encounter and Calling:** The verse captures a moment in Moses' life when God is directly speaking to him, commissioning him for a daunting task.
- **Assurance of Divine Presence and Support:** God promises to be with Moses, particularly with his speech, which is significant given Moses' self-professed eloquence issues (Exodus 4:10).
- **Empowerment for the Mission:** The theme of God equipping the called is evident, as God commits to teaching Moses what to say, indicating that divine guidance will accompany divine calling.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Plight of the Israelites:** At this time, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt, suffering under harsh oppression.
- **Moses' Background:** Moses, a Hebrew, had been raised in Pharaoh's palace but fled to Midian after killing an Egyptian who was beating a Hebrew slave. In Midian, he encountered God through the burning bush.
- **God's Mission for Moses:** God is calling Moses to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of bondage. This mission involves confronting Pharaoh, a task that would require divine assistance, especially for someone with Moses' speech difficulties.
- **The Exodus Narrative:** This verse is part of the foundational story of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, which shapes the identity and faith of the Israelite nation.

In summary, Exodus 4:12 reflects God's assurance to Moses that He will provide the necessary support and guidance for Moses to fulfill his role in the liberation and formation of the Israelite people, despite Moses' initial reluctance and perceived limitations.

*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model

Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
2. Strong's Number: H6310
   There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: פֶּה
   Transliteration: peh
   Pronunciation: peh
   Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3384
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָרָה
   Transliteration: yârâh
   Pronunciation: yaw-raw'
   Description: or (2 Chronicles 26:15) יָרָא; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the finger), to teach; ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through.
   
4. Strong's Number: H1696
   There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: דָבַר
   Transliteration: dâbar
   Pronunciation: daw-bar'
   Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.