Exo 4:22-23 | MHM | STEP | v. 22 : God gives Moses the message to say to Pharaoh: “Israel is my son, my firstborn” (v. 22 ). Israel is precious to God, not a slave but a child whom God loves and protects (Jer. 2:14 ).

‏ Exodus 4:22-23

v. 22: God gives Moses the message to say to Pharaoh: “Israel is my son, my firstborn” (v. 22 ^a). Israel is precious to God, not a slave but a child whom God loves and protects (Jer. 2:14 ^b).

v. 23: Moses is to warn Pharaoh that if he refuses to let God’s son go, then God will take Pharaoh’s own firstborn son. God is just, and He will punish those who harm His people (v. 23; Mal. 3:17 ^c).