Exodus 12:34 bbe — And the people took their bread-paste before it was leavened, putting their basins in their clothing on their backs.

Bible in Basic English

"And the people took their bread-paste before it was leavened, putting their basins in their clothing on their backs."

— Exodus 12:34, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 12 — Context

31

And he sent for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Get up and go out from among my people, you and the children of Israel; go and give worship to the Lord as you have said.

32

And take your flocks and your herds as you have said, and be gone; and give me your blessing.

33

And the Egyptians were forcing the people on, to get them out of the land quickly; for they said, We are all dead men.

34

And the people took their bread-paste before it was leavened, putting their basins in their clothing on their backs.

35

And the children of Israel had done as Moses had said; and they got from the Egyptians ornaments of silver and of gold, and clothing:

36

And the Lord had given the people grace in the eyes of the Egyptians so that they gave them whatever was requested. So they took away all their goods from the Egyptians.

37

And the children of Israel made the journey from Rameses to Succoth; there were about six hundred thousand men on foot, as well as children.

Exodus 12:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:34 say?
Exodus 12:34 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the people took their bread-paste before it was leavened, putting their basins in their clothing on their backs.”
Where is Exodus 12:34 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:34 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 34.
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 12:34.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:34 in?
Exodus 12:34 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 12:34?
Exodus 12:34 reads (BBE): “And the people took their bread-paste before it was leavened, putting their basins in their clothing on their backs.” 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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