Exodus 4:22 asv — And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born:

American Standard Version

"And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born: "

— Exodus 4:22, American Standard Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

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And Jehovah said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt; for all the men are dead that sought thy life.

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And Moses took his wife and his sons, and set them upon an ass, and he returned to the land of Egypt: and Moses took the rod of God in his hand.

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And Jehovah said unto Moses, When thou goest back into Egypt, see that thou do before Pharaoh all the wonders which I have put in thy hand: but I will harden his heart and he will not let the people go.

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And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born:

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and I have said unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me; and thou hast refused to let him go: behold, I will slay thy son, thy first-born.

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And it came to pass on the way at the lodging-place, that Jehovah met him, and sought to kill him.

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Then Zipporah took a flint, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet; and she said, Surely a bridegroom of blood art thou to me.

Exodus 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:22 say?
Exodus 4:22 in the American Standard Version reads: “And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born: ”
Where is Exodus 4:22 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 22.
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 4:22.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:22 in?
Exodus 4:22 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 4:22?
Exodus 4:22 reads (ASV): “And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith Jehovah, Israel is my son, my first-born: ” 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.
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