Exodus 4:22 net — You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,

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"You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,"

— Exodus 4:22, NET Bible

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Exodus 4 — Context

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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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Then Moses took his wife and sons and put them on a donkey and headed back to the land of Egypt, and Moses took the staff of God in his hand.

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The LORD said to Moses,“When you go back to Egypt, see that you do before Pharaoh all the wonders I have put under your control. But I will harden his heart and he will not let the people go.

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You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,

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and I said to you,‘Let my son go that he may serve me,’ but since you have refused to let him go, I will surely kill your son, your firstborn!”’”

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Now on the way, at a place where they stopped for the night, the LORD met Moses and sought to kill him.

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But Zipporah took a flint knife, cut off the foreskin of her son and touched it to Moses’ feet, and said,“Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me.”

Exodus 4:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:22 say?
Exodus 4:22 in the NET Bible reads: “You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,”
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 (NET): “You must say to Pharaoh,‘This is what the LORD has said,“Israel is my son, my firstborn,” 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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