Exodus 4:14

King James Version (KJV)

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

Translations

Exodus 4:14 - Amplified Bible

Then the anger of the Lord blazed against Moses; He said, Is there not Aaron your brother, the Levite? I know he can speak well. Also, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be overjoyed.

Exodus 4:14 - American Standard Version

And the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is there not Aaron thy brother the Levite? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - Bible in Basic English

And the Lord was angry with Moses, and said, Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? To my knowledge he is good at talking. And now he is coming out to you: and when he sees you he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - Darby Bible

Then the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also behold, he goeth out to meet thee; and when he seeth thee he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - English Standard Version

Then the anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses and he said, "Is there not Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Behold, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - King James Version

And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - La Biblia de las Americas

Entonces se encendiò la ira del SEÑOR contra Moisés, y le dijo: ¿No está allì tu hermano Aaròn, el levita? Yo sé que él habla bien. Y además, he aquì, él sale a recibirte; al verte, se alegrará en su corazòn.

Exodus 4:14 - The Message

God got angry with Moses: "Don’t you have a brother, Aaron the Levite? He’s good with words, I know he is. He speaks very well. In fact, at this very moment he’s on his way to meet you. When he sees you he’s going to be glad. You’ll speak to him and tell him what to say. I’ll be right there with you as you speak and with him as he speaks, teaching you step by step. He will speak to the people for you. He’ll act as your mouth, but you’ll decide what comes out of it. Now take this staff in your hand; you’ll use it to do the signs."

Exodus 4:14 - New American Standard Bible

Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, "Is there not your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. And moreover, behold, he is coming out to meet you; when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Entonces se encendiò la ira del SEÑOR contra Moisés, y le dijo: "¿No está allì tu hermano Aaròn, el Levita? Yo sé que él habla bien. Y además, ahora él sale a recibirte. Al verte, se alegrará en su corazòn.

Exodus 4:14 - World English Bible

The anger of Yahweh was kindled against Moses, and he said, "What about Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Also, behold, he comes forth to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart.

Exodus 4:14 - Young's Living Translation

And the anger of Jehovah burneth against Moses, and He saith, `Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I have known that he speaketh well, and also, lo, he is coming out to meet thee; when he hath seen thee, then he hath rejoiced in his heart,

Exodus 4:14 - Additional Comments

God tried to tell Moses that it was not Moses, but God's power that would do the work. Moses complained, so God became angry. Lesson - do what God asks - don't anger Him!
Aaron was still back in Egypt, and Moses had not seen him in 40 years. Yet Aaron came to find him (at God's call - 4:27), of course, at the perfect time. Aaron did not become God's spokesperson, but he was in place to give Moses the confidence.
We must remember that Moses became the great leader because of God. Look at where he started, and where he wound up. This should give every Christian confidence that God can use them beyond our abilities and expectations. We just have to allow Him to work through us.

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