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A Unique Connection
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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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 12:1–15
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 12:8
19th Century
Bishop
With him I will speak.—Better, do I speak, mouth to mouth. ().
Even apparently.…
John Gill
On Numbers 12:8
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 12:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…