Exodus 4:25 nasb — Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin and threw it at Moses' feet, and she said, "You are indeed a…

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"Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin and threw it at Moses' feet, and she said, "You are indeed a bridegroom of blood to me.""

— Exodus 4:25, NASB

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Exodus 4 — Context

22

"Then you shall say to Pharaoh, 'Thus says the LORD, "Israel is My son, My firstborn.

23

"So I said to you, 'Let My son go that he may serve Me'; but you have refused to let him go. Behold, I will kill your son, your firstborn."'"

24

Now it came about at the lodging place on the way that the LORD met him and sought to put him to death.

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Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin and threw it at Moses' feet, and she said, "You are indeed a bridegroom of blood to me."

26

So He let him alone. At that time she said, "You are a bridegroom of blood"--because of the circumcision.

27

Now the LORD said to Aaron, "Go to meet Moses in the wilderness." So he went and met him at the mountain of God and kissed him.

28

Moses told Aaron all the words of the LORD with which He had sent him, and all the signs that He had commanded him to do.

Exodus 4:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:25 say?
Exodus 4:25 in the NASB reads: “Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin and threw it at Moses' feet, and she said, "You are indeed a bridegroom of blood 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 (NASB): “Then Zipporah took a flint and cut off her son's foreskin and threw it at Moses' feet, and she said, "You are indeed a bridegroom of blood 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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