Exodus 4:19 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life.

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"And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life."

— Exodus 4:19, Bible in Basic English

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“The LORD said to Moses in Midian,“Go back to Egypt, because all the men who were seeking your life are dead.””
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Exodus 4 — Context

And he will do the talking for you to the people: he will be to you as a mouth and you will be to him as God.

And take in your hand this rod with which you will do the signs.

And Moses went back to Jethro, his father-in-law, and said to him, Let me go back now to my relations in Egypt and see if they are still living. And Jethro said to Moses, Go in peace.

And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life.

And Moses took his wife and his sons and put them on an ass and went back to the land of Egypt: and he took the rod of God in his hand.

And the Lord said to Moses, When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the wonders which I have given you power to do: but I will make his heart hard and he will not let the people go.

And you are to say to Pharaoh, The Lord says, Israel is the first of my sons:

Exodus 4:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:19 say?

Exodus 4:19 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life.”

Where is Exodus 4:19 in the Bible?

Exodus 4:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 19.

Who wrote Exodus?

Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Exodus about?

Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.

What are the major themes of Exodus?

Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 4:19.

What translation should I read Exodus 4:19 in?

Exodus 4:19 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Exodus 4:19?

Exodus 4:19 reads (BBE): “And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Exodus 4:19 bbe — And the Lord said to Moses in Midian, Go back to Egypt, for all the men are dead who were attempting to take your life.

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