Exodus 12:42 bbe — It is a watch-night before the Lord who took them out of the land of Egypt: this same night is a watch-night to the Lor…

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"It is a watch-night before the Lord who took them out of the land of Egypt: this same night is a watch-night to the Lord for all the children of Israel, through all their generations."

— Exodus 12:42, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 12 — Context

39

And they made unleavened cakes from the paste which they had taken out of Egypt; it was not leavened, for they had been sent out of Egypt so quickly, that they had no time to make any food ready.

40

Now the children of Israel had been living in Egypt for four hundred and thirty years.

41

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

42

It is a watch-night before the Lord who took them out of the land of Egypt: this same night is a watch-night to the Lord for all the children of Israel, through all their generations.

43

And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, This is the law of the Passover: no man who is not an Israelite is to take of it:

44

But every man's servant, whom he has got for money, may take of it, when he has had circumcision.

45

A man from a strange country living among you, and a servant working for payment, may not take part in it.

Exodus 12:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:42 say?
Exodus 12:42 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “It is a watch-night before the Lord who took them out of the land of Egypt: this same night is a watch-night to the Lord for all the children of Israel, through all their generations.”
Where is Exodus 12:42 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:42 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 42.
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 12:42.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:42 in?
Exodus 12:42 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 12:42?
Exodus 12:42 reads (BBE): “It is a watch-night before the Lord who took them out of the land of Egypt: this same night is a watch-night to the Lord for all the children of Israel, through all their generations.” 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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