Exodus 12:23

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

فيَجْتازُ الرَّبُّ لِيَضرِبَ مِصْر، فإِذا رأَى الرَّبُّ الدَّمَ على عارِضَةِ البابِ وقائِمَتَيه، عَبَرَ عنِ البابِ ولم يَدعِ المُبيدَ يَدخُلُ بُيوتَكم ضارِبًا.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God explains to the Israelites how to protect their homes from the upcoming plague. He says that if they mark their doorposts with blood, He will pass over their homes and not allow the destroyer to enter. The key message is about protection and obedience.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special sign on your door that makes a scary monster go around your house instead of coming in. That's what this verse is talking about. God told the people to put blood on their doorposts, and He would make sure the bad thing didn't hurt them.

Historical Background

This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1446 BC. It describes the instructions God gave to the Israelites before the final plague in Egypt, which involved the death of the firstborn. The cultural setting is one of divine intervention and miraculous events leading to the Israelites' liberation from Egyptian slavery.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us to follow God's instructions carefully, trusting that He will protect us. For example, if a family consistently prays and obeys God's commands, they can trust in His protection over their home and family.

Topics

• protection
• obedience
• faith
• salvation
• divine intervention
• deliverance

Related Verses

• Exodus 11:4-5
• Exodus 12:13
• Revelation 7:3
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• 1 Peter 1:18-19

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did God use blood on the doorposts?

God used blood as a sign to pass over the Israelites' homes during the final plague, showing that they were obedient and trusting in His protection.

What does 'the destroyer' refer to?

'The destroyer' refers to the agent of God that was responsible for executing the tenth plague, the death of the firstborn, in Egypt.

How does this verse apply to Christians today?

For Christians, this verse serves as a reminder that following God's instructions brings protection and that the blood of Christ offers similar protection and salvation.

What can we learn about God's character from this verse?

This verse shows God's character as one of mercy and justice, where He provides a clear way for protection and also brings judgment on the disobedient.