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Exodus 4:12

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is promising Moses that He will give him the right words to speak when he needs them.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God appears to Moses in a burning bush and calls him to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, despite Moses' initial reluctance and sense of inadequacy. Moses expresses his fear of not being able to speak persuasively to Pharaoh and the people, highlighting his perceived weakness in communication. God responds by promising to empower Moses and provide the exact words he needs for the task.

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