Exodus 4:24-26

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Exodus 4

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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

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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.

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Theis command is part of the Principles and Definitions. It is relevant to an understanding of Family, and to Circumcision.

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The command in effect, and its fulfillment, are discussed in Circumcision.

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