Exodus 4:22 cpdv — And you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord: Israel is my firstborn son.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord: Israel is my firstborn son. "

— Exodus 4:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

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And so the Lord said to Moses in Midian: “Go, and return to Egypt. For all those who sought your life have died.”

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Therefore, Moses took his wife and his sons, and he placed them upon a donkey, and he returned into Egypt, carrying the staff of God in his hand.

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And the Lord said to him, as he was returning to Egypt: “See that you accomplish, in the sight of Pharaoh, all the wonders that I have placed in your hand. I will harden his heart, and he will not release the people.

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And you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord: Israel is my firstborn son.

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I have said to you: Release my son, so that he may serve me. And you were not willing to release him. Behold, I will put to death your firstborn son.’ ”

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And while he was on the journey, at an inn, the Lord met him, and he was willing to kill him.

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For this reason, Zipporah took a very sharp stone, and she circumcised the foreskin of her son, and she touched his feet, and she said, “You are a bloody spouse to me.”

Exodus 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:22 say?
Exodus 4:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord: Israel is my firstborn son. ”
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 (CPDV): “And you shall say to him: ‘Thus says the Lord: Israel is my firstborn son. ” 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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