Exodus 12:31 cpdv — And Pharaoh, calling Moses and Aaron in the night, said: “Rise up and go forth from among my people, you and the sons o…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And Pharaoh, calling Moses and Aaron in the night, said: “Rise up and go forth from among my people, you and the sons of Israel. Go, sacrifice to the Lord, just as you say. "

— Exodus 12:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 12 — Context

28

And the sons of Israel, departing, did just as the Lord had instructed Moses and Aaron.

29

Then it happened, in the middle of the night: the Lord struck down every firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sits on his throne, even to the firstborn of the captive woman who was in prison, and all the firstborn of the cattle.

30

And Pharaoh rose up in the night, and all his servants, and all of Egypt. And there arose a great outcry in Egypt. For there was not a house in which no one lay dead.

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And Pharaoh, calling Moses and Aaron in the night, said: “Rise up and go forth from among my people, you and the sons of Israel. Go, sacrifice to the Lord, just as you say.

32

Your sheep and herds take along with you, as you requested, and as you go away, bless me.”

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And the Egyptians urged the people to go away from the land quickly, saying, “We will all die.”

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Therefore, the people took bread dough before it was leavened. And tying it in their cloaks, they placed it on their shoulders.

Exodus 12:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:31 say?
Exodus 12:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And Pharaoh, calling Moses and Aaron in the night, said: “Rise up and go forth from among my people, you and the sons of Israel. Go, sacrifice to the Lord, just as you say. ”
Where is Exodus 12:31 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 31.
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 12:31.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:31 in?
Exodus 12:31 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 12:31?
Exodus 12:31 reads (CPDV): “And Pharaoh, calling Moses and Aaron in the night, said: “Rise up and go forth from among my people, you and the sons of Israel. Go, sacrifice to the Lord, just as you say. ” 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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