Exodus 4:24-26
24 On the way at a lodging place, YHWH met Moses and wanted to kill him. 25 Then Zipporah took a flint, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet; and she said, “Surely you are a bridegroom of blood to me.” 26 So he let him alone. Then she said, “You are a bridegroom of blood,” because of the circumcision. Exodus 4:24-26WEB
24 And it came to pass on the way at the lodging-place, that Jehovah met him, and sought to kill him. 25 Then Zipporah took a flint, and cut off the foreskin of her son, and cast it at his feet; and she said, Surely a bridegroom of blood art thou to me. 26 So he let him alone. Then she said, A bridegroom of blood `art thou', because of the circumcision.
Classification
The Principle
This passage contains case against the Moral Law. Moses was in imminent danger of penalty by God. Zipporah performs a circumcision, bringing the family into compliance, and averting the danger.
Categories
Theis command is part of the Principles and Definitions. It is relevant to an understanding of Family, and to Circumcision.
Fulfillment
The command in effect, and its fulfillment, are discussed in Circumcision.
