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Exodus 12

Exodus 12:1

The First Passover · Exodus 12:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,
Traditional
And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
Literal
And YHWH said to Moses and to Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
Latin
Dixit quoque Dominus ad Moysen et Aaron in terra Ægypti:

Original

Hebrew
English
Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,

Notes

Exodus 12:1–30

The Lord gave Moses instructions for the Passover meal and the Feast of Unleavened Bread (12:14–20). Moses and the people then celebrated the first Passover (12:21–30).

Events

Parallels

Numbers 9:1–14

People

Aaron: Moses' brother, first high priest of Israel Moses: Prophet who led Israel out of Egypt

Places

Egypt: Ancient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and Exodus

Glossary

Aaron Blood Book of Exodus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Kings, Books of First and Second Lintel (Top of a Doorframe) Meaning of Meals in the Bible Plague Type Wilderness Wanderings Worship

Topics

Aaron: Inspiration of Egypt: Israel in The Passover Instituted Egyptians: Visted by Plagues Falsehood: Pharaoh, in Dealing Deceitfully with the Israelites Israel: Instituted the Passover Month: Abib (April): Passover Instituted and Celebrated In Moses: Under Divine Direction Brings Plagues Upon the Land of Egypt Sin: The Egyptians The Feast of the Passover: Ordained by God