Exodus 12:26 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?

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And when your children ask you, 'What does this ceremony mean?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse anticipates that future generations will ask about the meaning of the Passover celebration and its rituals.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from God's instructions to Moses about establishing the Passover ceremony before the Israelites' escape from Egypt. God was preparing the people not just for immediate deliverance, but for how they would remember and teach this pivotal moment to their children and grandchildren for generations to come.

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