Exodus 12:24 web — You shall observe this thing for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever.

World English Bible

"You shall observe this thing for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever."

— Exodus 12:24, World English Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

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Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said to them, "Draw out, and take lambs according to your families, and kill the Passover.

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You shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the basin, and strike the lintel and the two doorposts with the blood that is in the basin; and none of you shall go out of the door of his house until the morning.

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For Yahweh will pass through to strike the Egyptians; and when he sees the blood on the lintel, and on the two doorposts, Yahweh will pass over the door, and will not allow the destroyer to come in to your houses to strike you.

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You shall observe this thing for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever.

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It shall happen when you have come to the land which Yahweh will give you, according as he has promised, that you shall keep this service.

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It will happen, when your children ask you, 'What do you mean by this service?'

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that you shall say, 'It is the sacrifice of Yahweh's Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians, and spared our houses.'" The people bowed their heads and worshiped.

Exodus 12:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:24 say?
Exodus 12:24 in the World English Bible reads: “You shall observe this thing for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever.”
Where is Exodus 12:24 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:24 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 24.
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 12:24.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:24 in?
Exodus 12:24 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 12:24?
Exodus 12:24 reads (WEB): “You shall observe this thing for an ordinance to you and to your sons forever.” 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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