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    Exodus 12 (KJV)

    Read Exodus chapter 12 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Exodus 12

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    Exodus 12:13

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    Exodus 12 Summary

    Exodus 12 records the institution of the Passover—the pivotal event in Israel's deliverance from Egyptian slavery. God instructs each household to sacrifice a lamb, apply its blood to their doorposts, and eat the meal in haste, ready for departure.

    At midnight, the LORD strikes every firstborn in Egypt, from Pharaoh's household to the prisoners in the dungeon. The devastating tenth plague finally breaks Pharaoh's resistance, and he urgently sends the Israelites away. This chapter establishes Passover as an annual memorial and marks the birth of Israel as a nation.

    Key Themes

    Passover lambRedemption through bloodJudgment and deliveranceMemorial and remembranceNew beginning

    Key Verses in Exodus 12

    "And the blood shall be to you for a token upon the houses where ye are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you."

    — Exodus 12:13

    The foundational verse of Passover theology, foreshadowing Christ's atoning sacrifice.

    "The LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you."

    — Exodus 12:23

    Shows God's protective power shielding His people through the blood of the lamb.

    "It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt."

    — Exodus 12:42

    Establishes the perpetual remembrance of God's deliverance.

    Life Application

    The Passover points forward to Christ, 'our Passover lamb' (1 Corinthians 5:7). Just as the Israelites were saved by the blood on their doorposts, we are saved by faith in Christ's sacrificial death. This chapter invites us to regularly remember and celebrate God's deliverance in our lives.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the Passover connect to Jesus?

    Jesus was crucified during Passover. As the 'Lamb of God,' His blood provides deliverance from spiritual death, just as the Passover lamb's blood protected Israel's firstborn from the angel of death.

    Why was unleavened bread required?

    Leaven symbolizes sin and corruption. The unleavened bread represented purity and also the haste of their departure—there was no time to let dough rise.

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