Exodus 12:42

A night of solemn observances, it is unto Yahweh, for bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt,—this same night, pertaineth to Yahweh, for solemn observances by all the sons of Israel to their generations.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.

In Context

41And it came to pass at the end of four hundred and thirty years, yea it came to pass, on this self-same day, that all the hosts of Yahweh had come forth out of the land of Egypt.

43And Yahweh said unto Moses and Aaron: This, is the statute of the passover,—No stranger, shall eat thereof;

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Cross References

Exodus 12:14So shall this day serve you for a memorial, and ye shall celebrate it, as a festival to Yahweh,—to your generations—as an age-abiding statute, shall ye celebrate it.

Exodus 13:10So shalt thou observe this statute in its appointed time,—from year to year.

Psalms 136:11And brought forth Israel out of their midst, For, age-abiding, is his lovingkindness.

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 →

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