Exodus 4:23

Exodus 4:23 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

23and 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.’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

23So 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.” ’ ”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

23So I said to you, ‘Let My son go that he may serve Me’; but you have refused to let him go. Behold, I will kill your son, your firstborn.” ’ ”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

23So I say to you, ‘Let My son go so that he may serve Me’; and if you refuse to let him go, behold, I will kill your son, your firstborn.” ’ ”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

23and 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!’”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

23I told you, ‘Let my son go. Then he will be able to worship me.’ But you refused to let him go. So I will kill your oldest son.” ’ ”

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