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with him will I speak mouth to mouth, even manifestly, and not in dark speeches; and the form of Yahweh shall he see: why then were you not afraid to speak against my servant, against Moses?
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God defends Moses by highlighting their unparalleled relationship. Commentators explain that speaking "mouth to mouth" signifies direct, familiar communication, unlike the dreams, visions, and riddles given to other prophets. God spoke to Moses plainly and clearly, establishing his unique authority directly from God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Miriam, as a prophetess (), no less than as the sister of Moses and Aaron, took the first rank among the women of Israel; and Aaron may be regarded…
19th Century
Anglican
With him I will speak.—Better, do I speak, mouth to mouth. ().
Even apparently.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
With him will I speak mouth to mouth And face to face, as he had done, (Exodus 33:11) ; in a free, frien…
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The patience of Moses was tried in his own family, as well as by the people. The pretense was that he had married a foreign wife; but probably thei…
