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Exodus 4:12

What does Exodus 4:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Exodus 4:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

So go now, and I will be with your mouth, teaching you what to say.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and now, go, and I--I am with thy mouth, and have directed thee that which thou speakest;'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Go therefore, and I will be in thy mouth; and I will teach thee what thou shalt speak.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

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

Context

v.11And Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? is it not I, Jehovah?

v.12This passage

v.13And he said, Oh, Lord, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Ephesians 6:19

    and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

  • Psalms 25:4

    Show me thy ways, O Jehovah; Teach me thy paths.

  • Luke 12:11

    And when they bring you before the synagogues, and the rulers, and the authorities, be not anxious how or what ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

  • Isaiah 49:2

    and he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me: and he hath made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he kept me close:

  • Jeremiah 1:9

    Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:

  • John 14:26

    But the Comforter, even the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said unto you.

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