KJV ORIGINAL
And thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn:
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And you will say to Pharaoh, 'This is what the LORD says: Israel is my son, my firstborn child.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is telling Moses to declare that Israel holds the special position of being God's firstborn son among all nations.
📚 Historical Context
This message was given to Moses as part of his preparation to confront Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. In ancient cultures, the firstborn son held a position of special honor, inheritance rights, and authority within the family. God was establishing Israel's unique relationship with Him as His chosen people before the dramatic confrontation with Egypt's ruler.
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