Exodus 12:24 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And ye shall observe this thing for an ordinance to thee and to thy sons for ever.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

You must keep doing this as a permanent law for you and your children forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing the Passover as a lasting tradition that should be passed down through all generations.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is from the book of Exodus, where God is giving instructions to the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt, specifically as part of the Passover regulations. The Passover was established as a memorial to commemorate God's deliverance of the Israelites from the tenth plague, which involved the death of the firstborn in Egypt, while sparing those whose homes were marked with lamb's blood. It was intended as an eternal ordinance to be observed by future generations as a reminder of God's covenant and protection.

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