Exodus
“Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.”
Exodus 4:12
Exodus 4:12 (KJV) speaks to God's presence promise, courage, and calling — words set in Exodus, the account of Israel's rescue from Egypt. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.”
1 Chronicles 28:20“For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.”
Isaiah 41:13“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Isaiah 41:10“And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
Joshua 1:9“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
Deuteronomy 31:6
Common questions
What does Exodus 4:12 mean?
In the King James Version, Exodus 4:12 reads: "Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say." The verse speaks to God's presence promise, courage, and calling. To read it well, take it in the flow of Exodus 4 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Exodus 4:12 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say." is Exodus 4:12 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Exodus chapter 4.
What are some related Bible verses to Exodus 4:12?
Verses that sit beside Exodus 4:12 include 1 Chronicles 28:20, Isaiah 41:13, and Isaiah 41:10. Reading them alongside Exodus 4:12 deepens the theme of God's presence promise.
How can I pray with Exodus 4:12?
Read Exodus 4:12 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.