Exodus 12:17

Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year

በዚህም ቀን ሠራዊታችሁን ከግብጽ ምድር አውጥቼአለሁና የቂጣውን በዓል ጠብቁት፤ እንግዲህ ይህን ቀን በትውልዳችሁ ለዘለዓለም ሥርዓት ትጠብቃላችሁ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells the Israelites to always keep the feast of unleavened bread because it was on this day that God freed them from Egypt. God is speaking to the Israelites, instructing them to remember this day forever as a way to honor their deliverance.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big party every year to remember the day your parents first brought you home from the hospital. That's like the feast of unleavened bread. It's a special time to remember and celebrate how God brought the Israelites out of Egypt.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, traditionally written by Moses around 1446 B.C. The audience is the Israelites, who are about to leave Egypt. The cultural setting involves the Israelites preparing for their journey out of slavery and into freedom.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can encourage people to celebrate significant days in their lives, like anniversaries or milestones, as a way to remember God's blessings and provision. For example, a family might have an annual dinner to remember when they overcame a tough financial period.

Topics

• deliverance
• feast
• remembrance
• traditions
• ordinances
• salvation

Related Verses

• Leviticus 23:6
• Numbers 9:11
• Deuteronomy 16:3
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• Hebrews 11:24

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is unleavened bread significant?

Unleavened bread symbolizes purity and represents the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, without time for their bread to rise. It's a tangible reminder of their hurried departure and God's swift deliverance.

What does it mean to 'observe' the feast?

To 'observe' means to celebrate and commemorate the feast with actions and rituals that remind people of the significance of the event, in this case, the deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

How can I apply this verse to my life?

You can apply this verse by setting aside special times to remember and celebrate significant moments in your life where you felt God's presence or help, much like the Israelites did with their feast.

What does it mean that this is an 'ordinance for ever'?

An 'ordinance for ever' means that this tradition was to be passed down through generations as a perpetual reminder of God's actions and a way to continue honoring Him.