Exodus 12:2

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

«سَيَكُونُ هَذا الشَّهرُ أوَّلَ شَهرٍ لَكُمْ. وَسَيَكُونُ الشَّهرَ الأوَّلَ مِنَ السَّنَةِ.

What Does This Mean?

God is telling Moses that the month they are in will be the first month of the year. It marks the beginning of a new calendar for the Israelites, starting with the Passover. This new calendar highlights the importance of the Passover event in their history.

Explained for Children

Imagine you start a new game and decide that the day you start is the first day of the game calendar. God told the Israelites to do something similar. They were starting a new journey, and the month they started was their new first month, like the first day of a game.

Historical Background

This verse is found in the Book of Exodus, traditionally written by Moses around 1446 BC. The audience is the Israelites, who are about to be freed from slavery in Egypt. The cultural setting is one where the Israelites are on the cusp of a new chapter in their history, marked by the Passover and their exodus from Egypt.

Living It Out Today

In modern life, we might consider this verse a reminder to mark significant beginnings. For example, if you start a new job or a new project, you might consider that moment as the 'beginning of months' for that venture, setting it apart as a fresh start.

Topics

• beginnings
• calendar
• Israelites
• Passover
• freedom
• redemption

Related Verses

• Exodus 13:4
• Exodus 23:15
• Numbers 9:1
• Deuteronomy 16:1
• 1 Kings 6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is this month significant for the Israelites?

This month is significant because it marks the beginning of the Israelites' journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt. It is the month of Passover, which is a pivotal event in their history.

How does this relate to the Passover?

This verse sets the stage for the Passover by establishing the month in which it occurs as the first month of the year for the Israelites. This makes the Passover the most important event of the year.

What can we learn from this verse about new beginnings?

We can learn that significant events or transitions in life can be marked as new beginnings, just as the Israelites marked the month of Passover as the first month of their new calendar.

How does this apply to our modern calendars?

While our calendars are different, this verse reminds us to mark important events or beginnings in our own lives, whether it's a new job, a new relationship, or a personal milestone, as significant starting points.