Exodus 4:25 cpdv — For this reason, Zipporah took a very sharp stone, and she circumcised the foreskin of her son, and she touched his fee…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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 4:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

22

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

23

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.”

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And he released him, after she had said, “You are a bloody spouse,” because of the circumcision.

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Then the Lord said to Aaron, “Go into the desert to meet Moses.” And he went directly to meet him on the mountain of God, and he kissed him.

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And Moses explained to Aaron all the words of the Lord, by which he had sent him, and the signs which he had commanded.

Exodus 4:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:25 say?
Exodus 4:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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.” ”
Where is Exodus 4:25 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 25.
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 4:25.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:25 in?
Exodus 4:25 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 4:25?
Exodus 4:25 reads (CPDV): “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.” ” 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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