It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.
This is a night to be specially remembered and celebrated before the LORD because He brought them out of Egypt. This night belongs to the LORD and should be observed by all the people of Israel throughout every generation.
This verse establishes that the night of the Exodus from Egypt should be remembered and celebrated by God's people forever because of what He did for them.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to the night when God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, which became known as Passover. After 430 years of bondage, God performed mighty miracles to free His people, culminating in this historic night of liberation. The command to observe this night 'in their generations' established Passover as an annual festival that Jews still celebrate today, over 3,000 years later.
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