Exodus 4:15You shall speak to him, and put the words in his mouth. I will be with your mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what you shall do.
The setting
Mount Horeb, conclusion of the burning bush encounter. God establishes the Moses-Aaron partnership that will lead Israel for 40 years, with God as their divine speechwriter.
The emotion here: amazed at God's patient provision despite anger
The original word
yarah (יָרָה) — to teach by pointing out, to instruct with direction
Why it matters
This is the first mention of God putting words directly into human mouths for divine communication
Read with care
What most readers miss in Exodus 4:15
God promises to be with BOTH their mouths — this isn't just Moses' calling anymore
Common misconceptionPeople think God only helps 'special' people like Moses speak. But God promises to teach both Moses AND Aaron — He equips ordinary people for extraordinary tasks.
The thread continues
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Bible Genome reading
Exodus 4:15 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Exodus 4:15 comes from the book of Exodus, written during the exodus period. These words are attributed to God. The dominant emotion in this verse is starting, with a comfort power of 70% and a tone that is commanding. It belongs to the dialogue genre of biblical literature. Key themes include divine assistance, partnership. Notable phrases: I will be with your mouth; put the words in his mouth. This verse contains a promise of God. This verse contains a command.
Emotionally similar
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