Exodus 4:10-12

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Exodus 4

Law Analysis overview

10 Moses said to YHWH, “O Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before now, nor since you have spoken to your servant; for I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.” 11 YHWH said to him, “Who made man’s mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Isn’t it I, YHWH? 12 Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth, and teach you what you shall speak.” Exodus 4:10-12WEB

Classification

The Command

This passage contains a positive command, with immediate relevance, directed toward Moses: "Now therefore go".

Categories

These commands are part of the Principles and Definitions. They are relevant to an understanding of the Creator-Creation Distinction, as God explains, Moses need not worry about his own skills, because God can/will be his mouth.

Fulfillment

This command was fulfilled by Aaron, as per the continued discussion in Exodus 4:13-17.

Notes on Interpretation/Application