Exodus 13:9 bbe — And this will be for a sign to you on your hand and for a mark on your brow, so that the law of the Lord may be in your…

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"And this will be for a sign to you on your hand and for a mark on your brow, so that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth: for with a strong hand the Lord took you out of Egypt."

— Exodus 13:9, Bible in Basic English

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Exodus 13 — Context

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For seven days let your food be unleavened cakes; and on the seventh day there is to be a feast to the Lord.

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Unleavened cakes are to be your food through all the seven days; let no leavened bread be seen among you, or any leaven, in any part of your land.

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And you will say to your son in that day, It is because of what the Lord did for me when I came out of Egypt.

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And this will be for a sign to you on your hand and for a mark on your brow, so that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth: for with a strong hand the Lord took you out of Egypt.

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So let this order be kept, at the right time, from year to year.

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And when the Lord takes you into the land of Canaan, as he made his oath to you and to your fathers, and gives it to you,

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You are to put on one side for the Lord every mother's first male child, the first-fruit of her body, and the first young one of every beast; every male is holy to the Lord.

Exodus 13:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 13:9 say?
Exodus 13:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And this will be for a sign to you on your hand and for a mark on your brow, so that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth: for with a strong hand the Lord took you out of Egypt.”
Where is Exodus 13:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 13:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 13, verse 9.
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 13:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 13:9 in?
Exodus 13:9 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 13:9?
Exodus 13:9 reads (BBE): “And this will be for a sign to you on your hand and for a mark on your brow, so that the law of the Lord may be in your mouth: for with a strong hand the Lord took you 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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