What does Exodus 4:23 mean?
ESV: and I say to you, “Let my son go that he may serve me.” If you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son.’”
NIV: and I told you, 'Let my son go, so he may worship me.' But you refused to let him go; so I will kill your firstborn son.''
NASB: So I said to you, ‘Let My son go so that he may serve Me’; but you have refused to let him go. Behold, I am going to kill your son, your firstborn.'?’?'
CSB: I told you: Let my son go so that he may worship me, but you refused to let him go. Look, I am about to kill your firstborn son! "
NLT: I commanded you, 'Let my son go, so he can worship me.' But since you have refused, I will now kill your firstborn son!’'
KJV: 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.
NKJV: So I say to you, let My son go that he may serve Me. But if you refuse to let him go, indeed I will kill your son, your firstborn.” ’ ”
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The book of Exodus establishes God's covenant relationship with the full-fledged nation of Israel. The descendants of Abraham prosper after settling in Egypt, only to be enslaved by a fearful, hateful Egyptian Pharaoh. God appoints Moses to lead the people out of this bondage. Moses serves as God's spokesman, as the Lord brings plagues and judgments on Egypt, leading to the release of Israel.
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