Exodus 12:26 kjva — And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?"

— Exodus 12:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 12 — Context

23

For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.

24

And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.

25

And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the Lord will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.

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And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?

27

That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the Lord’s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.

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And the children of Israel went away, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.

29

And it came to pass, that at midnight the Lord smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

Exodus 12:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:26 say?
Exodus 12:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?”
Where is Exodus 12:26 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 26.
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 12:26.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:26 in?
Exodus 12:26 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 12:26?
Exodus 12:26 reads (KJVA): “And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?” 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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