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Exodus 12

Exodus 12:42

The Exodus Begins · Exodus 12:31–42
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Translations

Modern
Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come.
Traditional
It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.
Literal
It is a night of vigil for YHWH to bring them out from the land of Egypt. This same night for YHWH, a vigil for all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.
Latin
Nox ista est observabilis Domini, quando eduxit eos de terra Ægypti: hanc observare debent omnes filii Israël in generationibus suis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come.

Notes

Exodus 12:31–14:31

The Lord delivered on his promises and rescued Israel, bringing them out of Egypt.

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

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 History of Israel Lintel (Top of a Doorframe) Meaning of Meals in the Bible Plague Wilderness Wanderings Worship

Topics

Israel: Made the Journey by Night Israel: The Day of Their Deliverance to be a Memorial Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Date of Its Commencement Passover: Institution of Thankfulness: Enjoined The Feast of the Passover: To Commemorate The: Deliverance of Israel from Bondage of Egypt The Jews: Brought out of Egypt by God