Exodus 12:42
Because the Lord kept watch that night to lead them out of the land of Egypt, this same night you are to keep watch as an observance to honor the Lord, and this to be kept by all Israelites for generations to come.
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In Context
43The Lord told Moses and Aaron, “This is the Passover ceremony. No foreigner is allowed to eat it.
Cross References
Exodus 12:14This will be a day to remember for you. You are to celebrate it as a festival to the Lord for generations to come. You will observe this for all time to come.
Exodus 13:10That's why you are to observe this ceremony at the proper time every year.
Psalms 136:11He led his people out of Egypt. For his trustworthy love lasts forever.
Matthew Henry on Exodus 12:38-43
Departure of the Israelites. ( b. c. 1491.) 37 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. 38 And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. 39 And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual. 40 Now the sojourning… Read the whole commentary →