Exodus 12:13
Ayamar Bible (Qullan Arunaca)
‘Ucampis wilawa mä unanchäni jumanacajj cawquïr utancapcätatejj ucatjja. Nayasti wila uñjasinjja pasawayjjaquïwa, ucatsti janiw maynis jumanacatjja jiwcaniti, cunapachatejj egipcionacaru jiwaraycä ucqhajja.
What Does This Mean?
In Exodus 12:13, God tells the Israelites that the blood on their doorframes will protect them from the plague. When He sees the blood, He will 'pass over' their homes, sparing them from the plagues that will strike Egypt.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're playing a game where you have to hide from a monster. If you put a special sticker on your door, the monster will skip your house and not bother you. That's what God did for the Israelites. He told them to put blood on their doors, and He would skip over their houses when He was punishing Egypt.
Historical Background
The book of Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 BC, during the time when the Israelites were being oppressed in Egypt. God instructed Moses to write these instructions for the Israelites to follow to be protected from the last plague, which would kill the firstborn of every family in Egypt.
Living It Out Today
In modern times, this verse can remind us of the importance of following God's instructions. For example, if a family follows the guidelines given by health authorities during a pandemic, they are protected from the virus. Similarly, in Exodus, the Israelites were protected by following God's instructions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did God instruct the Israelites to put blood on their doorframes?
The blood on the doorframes was a sign that the family inside was part of God's chosen people and should be spared from the final plague. It was a way for the Israelites to show their obedience to God and receive His protection.
What was the significance of the blood in Exodus 12:13?
The blood symbolized the sacrifice of a lamb, which God accepted as a substitute for the death that should have fallen on the Israelites. This act of faith protected them from the plague.
How does this verse relate to the Passover?
This verse is the heart of the Passover story, where God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The blood on the doorframes is a key element that allowed the Israelites to escape the last of the ten plagues.
What lessons can we learn from Exodus 12:13?
We learn the importance of following God's instructions for protection and salvation. It also teaches us about the concept of substitution, where the blood of the lamb took the place of the Israelites, similar to how Jesus' sacrifice takes our place for salvation.