Exodus 12
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 40
Chapter Summary
1 The beginning of the year is changed. 3 The Passover is instituted. 15 Unleavened bread. 29 The first-born are slain. 31 The Israelites are driven out. 43 The ordinance of the Passover.
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Cross-References
- 1 Corinthians 5:7
- John 1:29
- 1 Peter 1:19
People & Context
God establishes Passover: each household selects an unblemished lamb on the tenth of Abib, slaughters it on the fourteenth, puts blood on doorposts, a…
At midnight, Jehovah strikes every firstborn in Egypt. There is a great cry. Pharaoh calls Moses and Aaron, commanding them to leave with all Israelit…
Egyptians urge them to leave quickly. Israelites ask for and receive articles of silver, gold, and clothing, effectively plundering Egypt.
Timeline
God establishes Passover: each household selects an unblemished lamb on the tenth of Abib, slaughters it on the fourteenth, puts blood on doorposts, and eats it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
Exodus 12:1-28At midnight, Jehovah strikes every firstborn in Egypt. There is a great cry. Pharaoh calls Moses and Aaron, commanding them to leave with all Israelites.
Exodus 12:29-32Egyptians urge them to leave quickly. Israelites ask for and receive articles of silver, gold, and clothing, effectively plundering Egypt.
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