Exodus 12:22

Arabic Bible ERV 2009

وَخُذُوا باقَةً مِنْ نَباتِ الزُّوفا وَاغمِسُوها فِي حَوضِ الدَّمِ، ثُمَّ اصبِغُوا بِالدَّمِ العَتَبَةَ العُليا وَالعارِضَتَينِ اليُمنى وَاليُسرَى لأبْوابِ بُيُوتِكُمْ. وَلا تَخرُجُوا مِنْ أبْوابِ بُيُوتِكُمْ حَتَّى الصَّباحِ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse tells the Israelites to use hyssop to apply blood from a basin to the top and sides of their doorframes. It warns them not to leave their homes until morning. The message is about protection and obedience.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where you need to mark your house with a special sign so that the game's 'ghost' knows not to come in. Here, God is telling the Israelites to mark their doors with blood so that the angel of death will pass over their homes and keep them safe.

Historical Background

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 B.C. It records the Israelites' journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom under God's guidance. This verse describes specific instructions given to protect the Israelites during the Passover.

Living It Out Today

In a modern context, this verse can be seen as a reminder to follow God's instructions closely to ensure our safety and well-being. For example, a parent might remind their children to follow safety rules to protect them from harm.

Topics

• protection
• obedience
• salvation
• Passover
• blood covenant
• spiritual safety

Related Verses

• Hebrews 9:19
• 1 Corinthians 5:7
• Revelation 7:14
• John 19:29
• Numbers 19:6

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the hyssop symbolize in Exodus 12:22?

Hyssop is often seen as a symbol of purity and cleansing in the Bible, used here to apply the blood to the doorframes, marking the Israelites' homes for protection.

How does the blood on the doorframes protect the Israelites?

The blood on the doorframes serves as a sign for the angel of death to 'pass over' these homes, sparing the firstborn inside, as part of God's plan to free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery.

Why is it important not to leave the house until morning?

Staying inside ensures the protection from the angel of death. It's a critical part of the obedience required to benefit from God's promise of safety.

What lessons can we learn from this passage about following God's instructions?

We learn the importance of following God's instructions precisely. Just as the Israelites needed to follow the instructions exactly to be protected, we need to follow God's commands to experience His blessings and protection.