Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say.” New Living Translation Now go! I will be with you as you speak, and I will instruct you in what to say.” English Standard Version Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” Berean Standard Bible Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” King James Bible Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. New King James Version Now therefore, go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall say.” New American Standard Bible Now then go, and I Myself will be with your mouth, and instruct you in what you are to say.” NASB 1995 “Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say.” NASB 1977 “Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and teach you what you are to say.” Legacy Standard Bible So now, go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth and will instruct you what you shall speak.” Amplified Bible Now then go, and I, even I, will be with your mouth, and will teach you what you shall say.” Christian Standard Bible Now go! I will help you speak and I will teach you what to say.” Holman Christian Standard Bible Now go! I will help 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. Contemporary English Version Now go! When you speak, I will be with you and give you the words to say." English Revised Version Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt speak. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now go, and I will help you speak and will teach you what to say." Good News Translation Now, go! I will help you to speak, and I will tell you what to say." International Standard Version Now, go! I myself will help you with your speech, and I'll teach you what you are to say." Majority Standard Bible Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.? NET Bible So now go, and I will be with your mouth and will teach you what you must say." New Heart English Bible Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak." Webster's Bible Translation Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. World English Bible Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd now, go, and I am with your mouth, and have directed you that which you speak”; Young's Literal Translation and now, go, and I -- I am with thy mouth, and have directed thee that which thou speakest;' Smith's Literal Translation And now go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleGo therefore and I will be in thy mouth: and I will teach thee what thou shalt speak. Catholic Public Domain Version Go on, therefore, and I will be in your mouth. And I will teach you what you shall say.” New American Bible Now go, I will assist you in speaking and teach you what you are to say. New Revised Standard Version Now go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you are to speak.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now go, and I shall be with your mouth and I shall teach you whatever you will say.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt speak.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And now go and I will open thy mouth, and will instruct thee in what thou shalt say. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Appointment of Aaron…11And the LORD said to him, “Who gave man his mouth? Or who makes the mute or the deaf, the sighted or the blind? Is it not I, the LORD? 12Now go! I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” 13But Moses replied, “Please, Lord, send someone else.”… Cross References Jeremiah 1:9 Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. Matthew 10:19-20 But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say. / For it will not be you speaking, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Luke 12:11-12 When you are brought before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how to defend yourselves or what to say. / For at that time the Holy Spirit will teach you what you should say.” Acts 4:29-31 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness, / as You stretch out Your hand to heal and perform signs and wonders through the name of Your holy servant Jesus.” / After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. 1 Corinthians 2:4-5 My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, / so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power. Mark 13:11 But when they arrest you and hand you over, do not worry beforehand what to say. Instead, speak whatever you are given at that time, for it will not be you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. Acts 7:22 So Moses was educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action. 2 Corinthians 3:5-6 Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim that anything comes from us, but our competence comes from God. / And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life. Isaiah 6:6-7 Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar. / And with it he touched my mouth and said: “Now that this has touched your lips, your iniquity is removed and your sin is atoned for.” John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you. Acts 6:10 but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke. Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control. Psalm 81:10 I am the LORD your God, who brought you up out of Egypt. Open wide your mouth, and I will fill it. Treasury of Scripture Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall say. Psalm 25:4,5 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… Psalm 32:9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. Psalm 143:10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. Jump to Previous Directed Help Mouth Speak Speakest Teach TeachingJump to Next Directed Help Mouth Speak Speakest Teach TeachingExodus 4 1. Moses's rod is turned into a serpent.6. His hand is leprous. 10. He loathes his calling. 13. Aaron is appointed to assist him. 18. Moses departs from Jethro. 21. God's message to Pharaoh. 24. Zipporah circumcises her son. 27. Aaron is sent to meet Moses. 29. The people believe them. Now go! This command from God to Moses is a direct imperative, emphasizing urgency and divine authority. It reflects God's sovereign will and His plan for Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. The command echoes the call of other biblical figures, such as Abraham in Genesis 12:1, where God instructs him to leave his country. It signifies a pivotal moment of obedience and faith, requiring Moses to trust in God's plan despite his own insecurities. I will help you as you speak, and I will teach you what to say.” Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe central figure in this passage, Moses is called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He expresses doubt about his speaking abilities, prompting God's reassurance. 2. God The speaker in this verse, God is commissioning Moses and promises divine assistance in his mission. 3. Mount Horeb Although not directly mentioned in this verse, this is the location where God speaks to Moses through the burning bush, setting the context for this conversation. 4. Pharaoh The ruler of Egypt, whom Moses is being sent to confront and demand the release of the Israelites. 5. Israelites The people of God, enslaved in Egypt, whom Moses is called to deliver. Teaching Points Divine EmpowermentGod equips those He calls. When we feel inadequate, we can trust that God will provide the necessary skills and words. Obedience Despite Fear Moses' initial reluctance is met with God's assurance. We are encouraged to step out in faith, even when we feel unprepared. God's Presence in Our Mission Just as God promised to be with Moses, He promises to be with us in our tasks and challenges. Reliance on God's Wisdom We are reminded to seek God's guidance in our words and actions, trusting that He will lead us. Faith in Action Moses' account encourages us to act on God's commands, knowing that He will support us in our endeavors.(12) I will be with thy mouth.--To suggest words (see Matthew 10:19-20), and assist utterance. Comp. the reluctance of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:6), and God's dealings with him (Jeremiah 1:7-9). Hebrew Nowוְעַתָּ֖ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time go! לֵ֑ךְ (lêḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk I וְאָנֹכִי֙ (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I will help you אֶֽהְיֶ֣ה (’eh·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be as you speak, פִּ֔יךָ (pî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to and I will teach וְהוֹרֵיתִ֖יךָ (wə·hō·w·rê·ṯî·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach you what אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that to say.” תְּדַבֵּֽר׃ (tə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Exodus 4:12 NIVExodus 4:12 NLT Exodus 4:12 ESV Exodus 4:12 NASB Exodus 4:12 KJV Exodus 4:12 BibleApps.com Exodus 4:12 Biblia Paralela Exodus 4:12 Chinese Bible Exodus 4:12 French Bible Exodus 4:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 4:12 Now therefore go and I will be (Exo. 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