Exodus 12:18

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

በመጀመሪያው ወር ከወሩም በዓሥራ አራተኛው ቀን ምሽት እስከ ከወሩ ሀያ አንድ ቀን ምሽት ድረስ ያልቦካ ቂጣ ትበላላችሁ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Exodus 12 instructs the Israelites to eat unleavened bread from the evening of the fourteenth day of the month to the evening of the twenty-first day. It's a command from God to the Israelites, emphasizing the importance of this specific time frame for the Passover observance.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're having a big, special dinner with your family. This verse is like your parents telling you, 'We're going to have our special meal without any yummy bread that has yeast in it, starting tonight and ending next week. It's a fun and important tradition we're following.'

Historical Background

Moses, under divine instruction, recorded this passage around 1446 BCE. It was intended for the Israelites as they prepared to leave Egypt. The cultural setting was one of transition, with the Israelites about to embark on their journey to the Promised Land.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of following specific instructions for meaningful traditions. For example, a family might decide to have a special meal every year on the same day, adhering to certain traditions to honor their heritage.

Topics

• Passover
• Traditions
• Instructions
• Faithfulness
• Celebrations
• Religious Observance

Related Verses

• Leviticus 23:6
• Numbers 9:11
• Deuteronomy 16:3
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• Hebrews 11:28

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is unleavened bread important in Passover?

Unleavened bread symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt. They did not have time to let their bread rise, so they carried with them only unleavened bread.

What is the significance of the timing mentioned in Exodus 12:18?

The timing is crucial as it delineates the exact period during which unleavened bread should be eaten, marking the Passover festival and its importance in the Israelites' calendar.

How can Exodus 12:18 be applied in modern life?

It can be applied by adhering to specific traditions or practices that hold significance for one's family or community, maintaining these customs as a way to honor and remember important events or values.

How does this verse relate to other parts of the Bible?

This verse is part of the Passover narrative, and its instructions are echoed in other parts of the Old and New Testaments, such as in the instructions for celebrating Passover and in Paul's analogy of unleavened bread to a life free from sin.