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Has Yahweh spoken only with Moses? Has he not spoken also with us?

Miriam and Aaron ask these questions to emphasize that Yahweh has spoken to them, also, and that they should have authority like Moses. AT: "Yahweh has not spoken only with Moses. He has also spoken with us." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

Now Yahweh heard

Here the word “now” does not mean “at this moment,” but is used to draw attention to the important point that follows.

Now the man Moses

Here the word “now” is used to mark a break in the main storyline. The narrator tells background information about Moses' character. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/writing-background)