Exodus 12:29

Translations

Modern

Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

Traditional

And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

Literal

And it came to pass at midnight that YHWH struck every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sits on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who is in the house of the pit, and every firstborn of a beast.

Latin

Factum est autem in noctis medio, percussit Dominus omne primogenitum in terra Ægypti, a primogenito Pharaonis, qui in solio ejus sedebat, usque ad primogenitum captivæ quæ erat in carcere, et omne primogenitum jumentorum.

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English

Now at midnight the LORD struck down every firstborn male in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on his throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner in the dungeon, as well as all the firstborn among the livestock.

Notes

Exodus 12:28–30

The predicted plague was fulfilled. Just as death spares no one, so no one in Egypt, from Pharaoh to the lowest prisoner, escaped the effects of Pharaoh’s pride.

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).

Theme notes and profiles

Egypt Moses Pharaoh God’s Love for Israel The Cross and Passover The Passover The Plagues The Spirit of the Law

Events

Exodus from Egyptc. 1491 BC

Related verses

Psalm 78:51
He struck all the firstborn of Egypt, the virility in the tents of Ham.
Exodus 4:23
…and I told you to let My son go so that he may worship Me. But since you have refused to let him go, behold, I will kill your firstborn son!’”
Psalm 105:36
Then He struck all the firstborn in their land, the firstfruits of all their vigor.
Psalm 135:8
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt, of both man and beast.
Psalm 136:10
He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.
Exodus 11:4–5
So Moses declared, “This is what the LORD says: ‘About midnight I will go throughout Egypt,
Numbers 8:17
For every firstborn male in Israel is Mine, both man and beast. I set them apart for Myself on the day I struck down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt.
Exodus 12:12
On that night I will pass through the land of Egypt and strike down every firstborn male, both man and beast, and I will execute judgment against all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD.
Exodus 13:15
And when Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, the LORD killed every firstborn in the land of Egypt, both of man and beast. This is why I sacrifice to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb, but I redeem all the firstborn of my sons.’
Numbers 33:4
…who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.
Hebrews 11:28
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.
1 Thessalonians 5:2–3
For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.

People

Pharaoh: Egyptian Pharaoh during the Exodus

Places

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

Glossary

Aaron Book of Exodus Chronology of the Bible (New Testament) Deuteronomy, Book of Family Life and Relations Feasts and Festivals of Israel History of Israel Lintel (Top of a Doorframe) Meaning of Meals in the Bible Plague Plagues upon Egypt Wilderness Wanderings Worship

Topics

Bereavement: from God Bereavement: The Egyptians, of Their Firstborn Children: Death of, As a Judgment Upon Parents: Firstborn of Egypt Criminals in Dungeons Egypt: Israel in Destruction of the First-Born Egyptians: Firstborn of Destroyed Egyptians: Send the Israelites Away Firstborn of Egyptians Killed Midnight Miracles Wrought Through Servants of God: Moses and Aaron: The First-Born Destroyed Miracles: Design of Passover: Institution of Plague: Death of the Firstborn The Angel of Death The Anger of God: Exemplified Against: Egyptians The Plague or Pestilence: Sent Upon: The Egyptians

Exodus 12:29

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