Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 4:23 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Exodus 4:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Exodus chapter 4 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Exodus 4:23 (KJV)
Commentary on 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 (וָאֹמַר אֵלֶיךָ שַׁלַּח אֶת־בְּנִי וְיַעַבְדֵנִי וַתְּמָאֵן לְשַׁלְּחוֹ הִנֵּה אָנֹכִי הֹרֵג אֶת־בִּנְךָ בְּכֹרֶךָ)—God's demand and threat: Let my son go, that he may serve me (שַׁלַּח אֶת־בְּנִי וְיַעַבְדֵנִי)—Israel's purpose is worship/service (עָבַד, avad). They exchange slavery to Pharaoh for service to YHWH. The threat: I will slay thy son, even thy firstborn (הֹרֵג אֶת־בִּנְךָ בְּכֹרֶךָ)—lex talionis (eye for eye): you enslaved My firstborn, I'll ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Exodus 4:23
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“from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne”
“that Yahweh struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt”
“the first fruits of all their manhood.”
“both of man and animal;”
“the chief of their strength in the tents of Ham.”
“and said to Pharaoh”
“'Yahweh”