Exodus 4:26 asv — So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision.

American Standard Version

"So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision. "

— Exodus 4:26, American Standard Version

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Exodus 4 — Context

23

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.

24

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.

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So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision.

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And Jehovah said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mountain of God, and kissed him.

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And Moses told Aaron all the words of Jehovah wherewith he had sent him, and all the signs wherewith he had charged him.

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And Moses and Aaron went and gathered together all the elders of the children of Israel:

Exodus 4:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 4:26 say?
Exodus 4:26 in the American Standard Version reads: “So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision. ”
Where is Exodus 4:26 in the Bible?
Exodus 4:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 4, verse 26.
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 4:26.
What translation should I read Exodus 4:26 in?
Exodus 4:26 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 4:26?
Exodus 4:26 reads (ASV): “So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood art thou, because of the circumcision. ” 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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