In the macrostructure of chapters 3–14, 4:29–5:3 is linked with 3:16–22, not 4:21–23. The announcement of 3:16–22 encompasses the events of 4:29–12:36 as follows: (1) Verses 16–18 are fulfilled in 4:29–5:3, (2) verses 19–20a telescope events recorded in 5:2–12:30, (3) verse 20b anticipates 12:31–32, (4) verses 21–22 look forward to 12:33–36. The announcement in 4:21–23 expands on 3:16–22. It is further expanded in 6:28–7:5 and its fulfillment is restricted to 7:8–11:10. Exodus 4:21 anticipates the