Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then the LORD’s anger burned against Moses and he said, “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He is already on his way to meet you, and he will be glad to see you. New Living Translation Then the LORD became angry with Moses. “All right,” he said. “What about your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know he speaks well. And look! He is on his way to meet you now. He will be delighted to see you. 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. Berean Standard Bible Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Berean Literal Bible And the anger of YHWH burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he surely speaks. And also, behold, he is coming out to meet you, and he will see you, and he will be glad in his heart. King James Bible 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. New King James Version So the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and He said: “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And look, he is also coming out to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. 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 overjoyed. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible Then the anger of Yahweh burned against Moses, and He said, “Is there not your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he can certainly speak. And moreover, behold, he is coming out to meet you. And he will see you and be glad in his heart. Amplified Bible Then the anger of the LORD was kindled and burned against Moses; He said, “Is there not your brother, Aaron the Levite? I know that he speaks fluently. Also, he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be overjoyed. Berean Annotated Bible Then the anger of the LORD {YHWH} burned against Moses (drawn out), and He said, “Is not Aaron (light bringer) the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD’s anger burned against Moses, and he said, “Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he is on his way now to meet you. He will rejoice when he sees you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the LORD’s anger burned against Moses, and He said, “Isn’t Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, he is on his way now to meet you. He will rejoice when he sees you. 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. Contemporary English Version The LORD became angry with Moses and said: What about your brother Aaron, the Levite? I know he is a good speaker. He is already on his way here to visit you, and he will be happy to see you again. English Revised Version And the anger of the LORD 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then the LORD became angry with Moses and asked, "What about your brother Aaron the Levite? I know he can speak well. He's already on his way to meet you, and he will be very glad to see you. Good News Translation At this the LORD became angry with Moses and said, "What about your brother Aaron, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. In fact, he is now coming to meet you and will be glad to see you. International Standard Version Then the LORD was angry with Moses and said, "There is your brother Aaron, a descendant of Levi, isn't there? I know that he certainly is eloquent. Right now he's coming to meet you and he will be pleased to see you. NET Bible Then the LORD became angry with Moses, and he said, "What about your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he can speak very well. Moreover, he is coming to meet you, and when he sees you he will be glad in his heart. New Heart English Bible The anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, "What about Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Also, look, he comes forth to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. World English Bible Yahweh’s anger burned against Moses, and he said, “What about Aaron, your brother, the Levite? I know that he can speak well. Also, behold, he is coming out to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the anger of YHWH burns against Moses, and He says, “Is Aaron the Levite not your brother? I have known that he speaks well, and also, behold, he is coming out to meet you; when he has seen you, then he has rejoiced in his heart, Berean Literal Bible And the anger of YHWH burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he surely speaks. And also, behold, he is coming out to meet you, and he will see you, and he will be glad in his heart. Young's Literal 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, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah will be angry with anger against Moses, and he will say, Is not Aaron thy brother, the Levite? I know that speaking, he will speak. And also behold him coming forth to thy meeting: and seeing thee and rejoicing in his heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe Lord being angry at Moses, said Aaron the Levite is thy brother, I know that he is eloquent: behold he cometh forth to meet thee, and seeing thee shall be glad at heart. Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord, being angry at Moses, said: “Aaron the Levite is your brother. I know that he is eloquent. Behold, he is going out to meet you, and seeing you, he will rejoice in heart. New American Bible Then the LORD became angry with Moses and said: I know there is your brother, Aaron the Levite, who is a good speaker; even now he is on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will truly be glad. New Revised Standard Version Then the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses and he said, “What of your brother Aaron the Levite? I know that he can speak fluently; even now he is coming out to meet you, and when he sees you his heart will be glad. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the anger of the LORD kindled against Moses, and he said to him, Behold, Aaron, your brother, the Levite. I know that he is a good speaker, and also, behold, he will come forth to meet you, and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the anger of LORD JEHOVAH was provoked against Moshe, and he said to him, “Behold, Aaron your brother is a Levite; I know that he is a speaker; behold also he will come forth to meet you and he will see you and he will rejoice in his heart. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the anger of the LORD 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord was greatly angered against Moses, and said, Lo! is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he will surely speak to thee; and, behold, he will come forth to meet thee, and beholding thee he will rejoice within himself. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Appointment of Aaron…13But Moses replied, “Please, Lord, send someone else.” 14Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well, and he is now on his way to meet you. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. 15You are to speak to him and put the words in his mouth. I will help both of you to speak, and I will teach you what to do.… Cross References Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses, Numbers 20:12 But the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “Because you did not trust Me to show My holiness in the sight of the Israelites, you will not bring this assembly into the land that I have given them.” Deuteronomy 3:26 But the LORD was angry with me on account of you, and He would not listen to me. “That is enough,” the LORD said to me. “Do not speak to Me again about this matter. Psalm 106:32-33 At the waters of Meribah they angered the LORD, and trouble came to Moses because of them. / For they rebelled against His Spirit, and Moses spoke rashly with his lips. and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? Exodus 28:1 “Next, have your brother Aaron brought to you from among the Israelites, along with his sons Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar, to serve Me as priests. Exodus 6:20 And Amram married his father’s sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses. Amram lived 137 years. Numbers 3:6 “Bring the tribe of Levi and present them to Aaron the priest to assist him. I know that he can speak well, Exodus 7:1-2 The LORD answered Moses, “See, I have made you like God to Pharaoh, and your brother Aaron will be your prophet. / You are to speak all that I command you, and your brother Aaron is to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go out of his land. Proverbs 25:11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. and he is now on his way to meet you. Genesis 32:6 When the messengers returned to Jacob, they said, “We went to your brother Esau, and now he is coming to meet you—he and four hundred men with him.” Genesis 33:4 Esau, however, ran to him and embraced him, threw his arms around his neck, and kissed him. And they both wept. Exodus 18:5 Moses’ father-in-law Jethro, along with Moses’ wife and sons, came to him in the desert, where he was encamped at the mountain of God. When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. Proverbs 12:25 Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man, but a good word cheers it up. Proverbs 27:9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the counsel of a friend is sweetness to the soul. Numbers 12:1-9 Then Miriam and Aaron criticized Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married, for he had taken a Cushite wife. / “Does the LORD speak only through Moses?” they said. “Does He not also speak through us?” And the LORD heard this. / Now Moses was a very humble man, more so than any man on the face of the earth. … Treasury of Scripture And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he comes forth to meet you: and when he sees you, he will be glad in his heart. anger. 2 Samuel 6:7 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzzah; and God smote him there for his error; and there he died by the ark of God. 1 Kings 11:9 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice, 1 Chronicles 21:7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. cometh. Exodus 4:17 And thou shalt take this rod in thine hand, wherewith thou shalt do signs. 1 Samuel 10:1-7 Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance? … Mark 14:13-15 And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him… Jump to Previous Aaron Anger Burned Forth Glad Heart Kindled Levite Meet Moses SpeakJump to Next Aaron Anger Burned Forth Glad Heart Kindled Levite Meet Moses SpeakExodus 4 1. Moses's rod is turned into a serpent.6. His hand is leprous. 10. He loathes his calling. 13. Aaron is appointed to assist him. 18. Moses departs from Jethro. 21. God's message to Pharaoh. 24. Zipporah circumcises her son. 27. Aaron is sent to meet Moses. 29. The people believe them. Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses This phrase indicates God's displeasure with Moses' reluctance and excuses. Throughout the Bible, God's anger is often a response to disobedience or lack of faith, as seen in Numbers 11:1 and Deuteronomy 9:8. God's anger is righteous and just, contrasting with human anger, which can be sinful. This moment highlights the seriousness of Moses' calling and the importance of obedience to God's commands. and He said, “Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? I know that he can speak well and he is now on his way to meet you When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking to Moses and expressing His anger due to Moses' reluctance. 2. Moses The central figure in this passage, chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, yet hesitant and doubtful of his abilities. 3. Aaron the Levite Moses' brother, who is appointed by God to be Moses' spokesperson due to his eloquence and willingness. 4. The Burning Anger of the LORD This event highlights God's response to Moses' repeated objections and lack of faith in God's plan. 5. The Meeting of Moses and Aaron A significant event where Aaron is divinely appointed to assist Moses, demonstrating God's provision and support. Teaching Points God's Patience and ProvisionDespite Moses' reluctance, God provides Aaron as a helper, demonstrating His patience and provision for our weaknesses. The Importance of Obedience Moses' hesitance serves as a reminder of the importance of trusting and obeying God's call, even when we feel inadequate. God's Sovereignty in Choosing Leaders God chooses whom He wills for His purposes, equipping them with the necessary support, as seen in His choice of Moses and Aaron. The Role of Community in Ministry Aaron's role highlights the importance of community and partnership in fulfilling God's mission. God's Anger and Mercy While God's anger is kindled, His response is merciful, providing a solution rather than punishment, which reflects His character. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 4:14?2. How does God's anger in Exodus 4:14 reveal His expectations for obedience? 3. Why is Aaron chosen as Moses' spokesman in Exodus 4:14? 4. How can we rely on others to support our God-given missions today? 5. What does Exodus 4:14 teach about God's provision for our weaknesses? 6. How does Aaron's role in Exodus 4:14 connect to teamwork in ministry? 7. Why did God choose Aaron to speak instead of Moses in Exodus 4:14? 8. Does God's anger in Exodus 4:14 contradict His nature of patience and love? 9. How does Exodus 4:14 reflect on God's expectations of leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 4? 11. How does the portrayal of Aaron’s role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts? 12. What lessons does the story of Moses and Aaron teach? 13. What lessons does the story of Moses and Aaron teach? 14. What were the key events in Aaron's life? What Does Exodus 4:14 Mean Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses“Then the anger of the LORD burned against Moses” (Exodus 4:14). • Moses had just offered a fourth objection (4:13), revealing persistent reluctance even after miraculous signs and divine assurance. • The text portrays God’s anger as righteous, not capricious; it is the same holy indignation seen in Numbers 11:1 and Psalm 106:40. • God’s wrath underscores that repeated unbelief grieves Him (Hebrews 3:15-19), yet His anger never contradicts His compassion (Isaiah 54:8). And He said Despite burning anger, “He said” (4:14 b). • The Lord’s willingness to keep speaking shows remarkable patience (Psalm 103:8; Exodus 34:6). • Divine communication is grace in action: correction without abandonment (Proverbs 3:12; Revelation 3:19). Is not Aaron the Levite your brother? God answers Moses’ excuse about speaking ability by pointing to Aaron. • Mentioning “the Levite” hints at Aaron’s future priestly role (Exodus 28:1; Numbers 3:10). • Family ties become God’s chosen channel for partnership, prefiguring the body of Christ where members supply what others lack (1 Corinthians 12:21). I know that he can speak well The Lord’s omniscience surfaces: “I know.” • God affirms Aaron’s gifting, a reminder that abilities come from Him (James 1:17). • He pairs complementary gifts—Moses’ prophetic authority with Aaron’s eloquence—similar to how He later unites Paul and Silas (Acts 15:40). And he is now on his way to meet you Providence is already in motion. • Before Moses voiced his concern, God had dispatched Aaron (Isaiah 65:24). • This assures believers that the Lord prepares solutions in advance (Genesis 22:14; Romans 8:28). When he sees you, he will be glad in his heart God promises relational encouragement. • Aaron’s joy will counter Moses’ insecurity, echoing Jonathan’s support of David (1 Samuel 23:16). • Genuine gladness in service fosters unity and courage (Philippians 2:2; 2 Timothy 1:16-17). summary Exodus 4:14 reveals a God who, though rightly angered by persistent doubt, remains patient, speaks clearly, and supplies exactly what His servant lacks. He orchestrates relationships, equips with complementary gifts, and provides timely encouragement, proving that His purposes will stand even when His people hesitate. (14) The Levite.--Aben-Ezra and Rosenmller think that this was the usual designation of the brother of Moses among the Israelites, who thus distinguished him from other Aarons. But as a distinguishing mark, the term would be superfluous here, since "thy brother" prevented the possibility of any other Aaron being thought of. Probably, the term is a title of honour, the priestly character already attaching to the tribe in God's counsels.I know that he can speak well.--Heb., I know that speaking he can speak. Facility of utterance, rather than excellence of speech, is intended. And also, i.e., not only does his ready speech make him a suitable person to appoint, but he is coming to join thee, so that he and thou may arrange your respective parts at once. Verse 14. - The anger of the Lord was kindled against Moses. The expression used is a strong one, but does not perhaps here mean more than that God was displeased. At least, he did not punish the offender in any severer way than by the withholding of a gift that he was ready to bestow, and the partition between two of a position and a dignity which Moses might have had all to himself. Perhaps diffidence and self-distrust, even when out of place, are not altogether abhorrent to One whose creatures are continually offending him by presumption and arrogance. Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know, etc. This translation is wrong. The two clauses form one sentence, and should be rendered, "Do I not know that Aaron the Levite, thy brother, speaks well?" Aaron's designation as "the Levite" is remarkable, and seems to glance at the future consecration of his tribe to God's especial service. Behold, he cometh forth to meet thee. It has been conjectured that Aaron designed to visit Moses in Midian, in order to convey to him the intelligence that the king who had sought his life (Exodus 2:15) was dead. He did not, however, start on the journey till God gave him a special direction (ver. 27).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the LORD’sיְהוָ֜ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel anger אַ֨ף (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire burned וַיִּֽחַר־ (way·yi·ḥar-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2734: To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy against Moses, בְּמֹשֶׁ֗ה (bə·mō·šeh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 4872: Moses -- a great Israelite leader, prophet and lawgiver and He said, וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Is not הֲלֹ֨א (hă·lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Aaron אַהֲרֹ֤ן (’a·hă·rōn) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 175: Aaron -- an elder brother of Moses the Levite הַלֵּוִ֔י (hal·lê·wî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3881: Levites -- descendant of Levi your brother? אָחִ֙יךָ֙ (’ā·ḥî·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) I know יָדַ֕עְתִּי (yā·ḏa‘·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 3045: To know that כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he ה֑וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are can speak דַבֵּ֥ר (ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Infinitive absolute Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue well, יְדַבֵּ֖ר (yə·ḏab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue and וְגַ֤ם (wə·ḡam) Conjunctive waw | Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and he הוּא֙ (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are is now הִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! on his way יֹצֵ֣א (yō·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim to meet you. לִקְרָאתֶ֔ךָ (liq·rā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way When he sees you, וְרָאֲךָ֖ (wə·rā·’ă·ḵā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see he will be glad וְשָׂמַ֥ח (wə·śā·maḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry in his heart. בְּלִבּֽוֹ׃ (bə·lib·bōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Exodus 4:14 NIVExodus 4:14 NLT Exodus 4:14 ESV Exodus 4:14 NASB Exodus 4:14 KJV Exodus 4:14 BibleApps.com Exodus 4:14 Biblia Paralela Exodus 4:14 Chinese Bible Exodus 4:14 French Bible Exodus 4:14 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 4:14 The anger of Yahweh was kindled against (Exo. 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