Exodus 12:31 nasb — Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, "Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of…

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"Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, "Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of Israel; and go, worship the LORD, as you have said."

— Exodus 12:31, NASB

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Exodus 12 — Context

28

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

29

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.

30

Pharaoh arose in the night, he and all his servants and all the Egyptians, and there was a great cry in Egypt, for there was no home where there was not someone dead.

31

Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, "Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of Israel; and go, worship the LORD, as you have said.

32

"Take both your flocks and your herds, as you have said, and go, and bless me also."

33

The Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, "We will all be dead."

34

So the people took their dough before it was leavened, with their kneading bowls bound up in the clothes on their shoulders.

Exodus 12:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:31 say?
Exodus 12:31 in the NASB reads: “Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, "Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of Israel; and go, worship the LORD, as you have said.”
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 (NASB): “Then he called for Moses and Aaron at night and said, "Rise up, get out from among my people, both you and the sons of Israel; and go, worship the LORD, as you have said.” 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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