Exodus 13:8 nasb — "You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.'

NASB

""You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.'"

— Exodus 13:8, NASB

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Exodus 13 — Context

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"It shall be when the LORD brings you to the land of the Canaanite, the Hittite, the Amorite, the Hivite and the Jebusite, which He swore to your fathers to give you, a land flowing with milk and honey, that you shall observe this rite in this month.

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"For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day there shall be a feast to the LORD.

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"Unleavened bread shall be eaten throughout the seven days; and nothing leavened shall be seen among you, nor shall any leaven be seen among you in all your borders.

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"You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.'

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"And it shall serve as a sign to you on your hand, and as a reminder on your forehead, that the law of the LORD may be in your mouth; for with a powerful hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.

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"Therefore, you shall keep this ordinance at its appointed time from year to year.

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"Now when the LORD brings you to the land of the Canaanite, as He swore to you and to your fathers, and gives it to you,

Exodus 13:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 13:8 say?
Exodus 13:8 in the NASB reads: “"You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of 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 (NASB): “"You shall tell your son on that day, saying, 'It is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of 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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