Exodus 4:23

And I say unto thee, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if thou refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Exodus 4:23

BSB

and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!'"

AKJV

And I say to you, Let my son go, that he may serve me: and if you refuse to let him go, behold, I will slay your son, even your firstborn.

CPDV

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.' "

ERV

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 firstborn.

NHEB

and I have said to you, "Let my son go, that he may serve me;" and you have refused to let him go. Look, I will kill your son, your firstborn.'"

SMT

And saying to thee, Send forth my son, and he shall save me: and shalt thou refuse to send him, behold me killing thy son, thy first-born.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Exodus 4:23

AndIsayH559VerbuntotheeLetmysonH1121Noun Masculine goH7971VerbthathemayserveH5647VerbmeandifthourefuseH3985VerbtolethimgoH7971VerbbeholdIwillslayH2026VerbthysonH1121Noun MasculineeventhyfirstbornH1060Noun Masculine

Commentary for Exodus 4:23

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

Overview of Exodus 4:23

Summary

God threatens ruler's firstborn unless nation released

Place

Egypt

Event

God threatens firstborn death

Estimated Time Period

c. 1280 BC