Exodus 12:26 nasb — "And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'

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""And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'"

— Exodus 12:26, NASB

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Exodus 12 — Context

23

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

24

"And you shall observe this event as an ordinance for you and your children forever.

25

"When you enter the land which the LORD will give you, as He has promised, you shall observe this rite.

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"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'

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you shall say, 'It is a Passover sacrifice to the LORD who passed over the houses of the sons of Israel in Egypt when He smote the Egyptians, but spared our homes.'" And the people bowed low and worshiped.

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Then the sons of Israel went and did so; just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.

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Now it came about at midnight that the LORD struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who 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 NASB reads: “"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'”
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 (NASB): “"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'” 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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