Exodus 4:19
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 4:19 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 4:19 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 4:19 — KJV
“And the LORD said unto Moses in Midian, Go, return into Egypt: for all the men are dead which sought thy life.”
— Exodus 4:19 (KJV)
Exodus 4:19 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 4:19
“Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will give Pharaohhophra king of Egypt into the hand of his enemies, and into the hand of them that seek his life; as I gave Zedekiah king of Judah into the hand of Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon, his enemy, and that sought his life.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 4:19: lord, into, egypt
“And the LORD said unto Moses, When thou goest to return into Egypt, see that thou do all those wonders before Pharaoh, which I have put in thine hand: but I will harden his heart, that he shall not let the people go.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 4:19: lord, moses, return
“Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 4:19: midian, into, egypt
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
Shares key themes with Exodus 4:19: midian, into, egypt
“And wherefore hath the LORD brought us unto this land, to fall by the sword, that our wives and our children should be a prey? were it not better for us to return into Egypt?”
Shares key themes with Exodus 4:19: lord, return, into
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