Exodus 12:14

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

سَيَكُونُ هَذا اليَومُ ذِكْرَى لَكُمْ تَحتَفِلُونَ بِهِ عِيداً للهِ. احْفَظُوا هَذا العِيدَ جِيلاً بَعْدَ جِيلٍ كَعادَةٍ دائِمَةٍ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Exodus says that the day of Passover should be remembered and celebrated forever. God is speaking through Moses to the Israelites, instructing them to keep this feast as a way to honor and remember their deliverance from slavery in Egypt.

Explained for Children

Imagine your family has a special day every year where you remember something really important, like when you learned to ride a bike. This verse says that God wants the Israelites to have a special day every year to remember when He saved them from being slaves.

Historical Background

This verse was written by Moses around 1446 BC. It was part of the instructions given to the Israelites as they prepared to leave Egypt after being freed from slavery. The context is the Passover feast, which commemorates the night God spared the Israelites from the last of the ten plagues.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, we can apply this by remembering and celebrating significant moments in our lives or community. For example, a family might annually celebrate the day they adopted a child, reinforcing their gratitude and unity as a family.

Topics

• memory
• celebration
• freedom
• tradition
• obedience
• commemoration

Related Verses

• Leviticus 23:4-8
• Numbers 9:1-14
• Deuteronomy 16:1-8
• 1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• Hebrews 11:24-28

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Passover important?

Passover is important because it commemorates the day when God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, showing His power and love for His people.

What does it mean to keep a feast by an ordinance forever?

It means that the celebration should be repeated annually, as a way to remember and honor the significance of the event, in this case, the deliverance from slavery.

How can I apply Exodus 12:14 in my life?

You can celebrate significant events in your life annually, remembering and giving thanks for God's blessings and interventions.

What other feasts are similar to Passover in the Bible?

Other feasts like the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Weeks are similar in that they also commemorate significant events and are meant to be celebrated annually.