Exodus 12:27

Arabic Simplified (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

قُولُوا: ‹إنَّهَا ذَبِيحَةُ فِصْحِ اللهِ الَّذِي تَجَاوَزَ بُيُوتَ بَنِي إسْرَائِيلَ حِينَ ضَرَبَ مِصْرٍ، لَكِنَّهُ أنقَذَ بُيُوتَنَا.›» حِينَئِذٍ، رَكَعَ الشَّعْبُ وَعَبَدُوا اللهَ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse describes the people of Israel explaining the significance of the Passover sacrifice to future generations. They are recalling how God passed over their homes during the plague of the firstborn in Egypt. The people bowed and worshipped God in gratitude.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a special meal every year to remember when a big, scary monster came to your neighborhood and hurt all the other houses, but your house was protected because you put a sign on your door. This verse is like telling your friends about that special meal and why you do it every year to remember how safe you were.

Historical Background

Exodus 12:27 was written by Moses around 1446 BC, recounting God's instructions to the Israelites before they left Egypt. The audience was the Israelites, and the cultural setting was the Exodus, a pivotal event in their history where God delivered them from slavery.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, a family might have an annual tradition to remember when they narrowly escaped a disaster. They would tell their children about the event and the steps they took for protection, reinforcing the importance of faith and family unity.

Topics

• faith
• salvation
• tradition
• deliverance
• worship
• remembrance

Related Verses

• Numbers 9:1-14
• Joshua 5:10
• Luke 22:15
• 1 Corinthians 5:7-8
• 1 Peter 1:18-19

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Passover sacrifice mentioned in Exodus 12:27?

The Passover sacrifice was a lamb that the Israelites were instructed to slaughter and eat, with its blood marking their doorposts to protect them from the plague of the firstborn in Egypt.

Why did the people bow their heads in Exodus 12:27?

The Israelites bowed their heads and worshipped to show their reverence and gratitude to God for delivering them from the Egyptians and protecting their homes during the plague of the firstborn.

How does this verse relate to modern faith?

This verse teaches modern believers the importance of remembering God's deliverance and protection, and the value of passing on these stories to future generations as a form of faith and remembrance.

What does Exodus 12:27 teach about deliverance?

Exodus 12:27 shows that God's deliverance is specific and personal, as seen in the way He protected the Israelites while striking the Egyptians, highlighting His power and justice.