Exodus 12:40 nasb — Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.

NASB

"Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years."

— Exodus 12:40, NASB

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Exodus 12 — Context

37

Now the sons of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand men on foot, aside from children.

38

A mixed multitude also went up with them, along with flocks and herds, a very large number of livestock.

39

They baked the dough which they had brought out of Egypt into cakes of unleavened bread. For it had not become leavened, since they were driven out of Egypt and could not delay, nor had they prepared any provisions for themselves.

40

Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.

41

And at the end of four hundred and thirty years, to the very day, all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.

42

It is a night to be observed for the LORD for having brought them out from the land of Egypt; this night is for the LORD, to be observed by all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.

43

The LORD said to Moses and Aaron, "This is the ordinance of the Passover: no foreigner is to eat of it;

Exodus 12:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:40 say?
Exodus 12:40 in the NASB reads: “Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.”
Where is Exodus 12:40 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:40 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 40.
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 12:40.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:40 in?
Exodus 12:40 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 12:40?
Exodus 12:40 reads (NASB): “Now the time that the sons of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.” 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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