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Exodus 12:2

Exodus 12:1 net — The Institution of the Passover The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,

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"The Institution of the Passover The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,"

— Exodus 12:1, NET Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

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The Institution of the Passover The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,

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“This month is to be your beginning of months; it will be your first month of the year.

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Tell the whole community of Israel,‘In the tenth day of this month they each must take a lamb for themselves according to their families– a lamb for each household.

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If any household is too small for a lamb, the man and his next-door neighbor are to take a lamb according to the number of people– you will make your count for the lamb according to how much each one can eat.

Exodus 12:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:1 say?
Exodus 12:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Institution of the Passover The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,”
Where is Exodus 12:1 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 1.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 12:1.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:1 in?
Exodus 12:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 12:1?
Exodus 12:1 reads (NET): “The Institution of the Passover The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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