Exodus 13:8 cpdv — And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egyp…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egypt.’ "

— Exodus 13:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 13 — Context

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And when the Lord has brought you into the land of the Canaanite, and the Hittite, and the Amorite, and the Hivite, and the Jebusite, which he swore to your fathers that he would give to you, a land flowing with milk and honey, you will celebrate this manner of sacred rites in this month.

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For seven days, you shall feed on unleavened bread. And on the seventh day, it will be the solemnity of the Lord.

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You shall consume unleavened bread for seven days. There shall not be seen anything leavened with you, nor in all your parts.

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And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egypt.’

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And it will be like a sign in your hand and like a memorial before your eyes. And so may the law of the Lord be always in your mouth. For with a strong hand, the Lord led you away from the land of Egypt.

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You will keep this observance, at the established time, from day to day.

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And when the Lord has brought you into the land of the Canaanite, just as he swore to you and to your fathers, and when he will give it you,

Exodus 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 13:8 say?
Exodus 13:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egypt.’ ”
Where is Exodus 13:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 13:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 13, verse 8.
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 13:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 13:8 in?
Exodus 13:8 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 13:8?
Exodus 13:8 reads (CPDV): “And you will explain to your son in that day, saying: ‘This is what the Lord did for me when I was taken away from Egypt.’ ” 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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