Exodus 13:3

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

ሙሴም ሕዝቡን አለ፦ ከባርነት ቤት ከግብጽ የወጣችሁበትን ይህንን ቀን አስቡ፥ ጌታ ከዚህ ቦታ በብርቱ እጅ አውጥቶአችኋልና ስለዚህ የቦካ እንጀራ አትብሉ።

What Does This Mean?

Moses tells the Israelites to remember the day they were freed from slavery in Egypt. God freed them with great power, and they must not eat leavened bread to commemorate this day.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your family was stuck in a big house where you couldn’t play or be free, and one day, a superhero came and saved you. That’s what happened to the Israelites, and they were told not to eat bread with yeast to remember the day they were saved.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BCE. It records the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land. This verse emphasizes the importance of remembering the Exodus and the power of God in freeing them.

Living It Out Today

Today, people can remember their own personal or community milestones by adopting specific customs or rituals. For example, a family might have a special meal each year to remember a significant event in their history.

Topics

• freedom
• remembrance
• God's power
• laws and customs
• history
• commemoration

Related Verses

• Exodus 12:14
• Deuteronomy 16:3
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• Matthew 26:17
• Luke 22:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is leavened bread not allowed?

Leavened bread symbolizes sin and corruption. By not eating it, the Israelites were to remember their deliverance from the corruption of slavery.

What does 'strength of hand' mean?

'Strength of hand' highlights God’s powerful intervention in freeing the Israelites, emphasizing God's might and deliverance.

How can this verse be applied today?

Individuals and communities can adopt specific customs or rituals to remember significant events or deliverances in their lives, similar to the Israelites remembering their Exodus.

What is the significance of remembering the day of deliverance?

Remembering the day of deliverance helps to keep the memory of God's mighty acts alive, fostering gratitude and a deeper faith in God's power.