Exodus 12:7 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They must take some of the blood and put it on the two doorframe sides and above the door of the houses where they will eat the meal.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is instructing the Israelites to mark their doorways with lamb's blood as a sign of protection during the final plague in Egypt.

📚 Historical Context

This command was given on the night of the first Passover, when God would strike down all the firstborn in Egypt but 'pass over' the homes marked with blood. The Israelites were still slaves in Egypt, preparing for their dramatic exodus after 430 years of bondage. This blood marking would become the central symbol of God's deliverance and protection for His people.

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Exodus 12:13

The blood on your houses will be a sign for you. When I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the deadly plague will not touch you or destroy you when I strike the land of Egypt.

Exodus 12:22

Take a bundle of hyssop branches and dip it in the blood that's in the bowl, then brush the blood on the top and sides of your doorframe. None of you should leave your house until morning.

Exodus 12:23

The LORD will go through Egypt to strike down the Egyptians. But when he sees the blood on the top and sides of your doorframe, the LORD will pass over that door and won't let the destroyer enter your houses to harm you.

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