Exodus 4:22

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 4:22

BSB

Then tell Pharaoh that this is what the LORD says: 'Israel is My firstborn son,

AKJV

And you shall say to Pharaoh, Thus said the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:

CPDV

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

ERV

And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, my firstborn:

NHEB

You shall tell Pharaoh, 'Thus says the LORD, Israel is my son, my firstborn,

SMT

And say thou to Pharaoh, So said Jehovah, my first-born son is Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 4:22

AndthoushaltsayH559VerbuntoPharaohH6547Noun MasculineThussaithH559VerbtheLORDH3068Proper Name IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineismysonH1121Noun MasculineevenmyfirstbornH1060Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 4:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Exodus 4:22

Summary

God declares Israel as favored firstborn nation

Place

Egypt

Event

God claims Israel as favored

Estimated Time Period

c. 1280 BC