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You 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.
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A Divine Partnership
Commentators explain that God established a clear partnership. Moses remained the primary mediator, receiving the divine message directly from God (the 'substance' or 'what to say'). He would then give this message to Aaron, who would use his natural eloquence to deliver it effectively. This structure utilized both men's strengths under God's authority.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
You shall speak - Moses thus retains his position as “mediator;” the word comes to him first, he transmits it to his brother.
19th Century
Anglican
Thou shalt ... put words in his mouth, that is, tell him what he is to say—provide the substance of his speeches…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And you shall speak unto him, and put words in his mouth , &c.] Or "things" F26 , the matter and substanc…
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