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Exodus 12:26

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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

In the book of Exodus, God is delivering the Israelites from slavery in Egypt through a series of plagues, with the Passover marking the final act that spares the firstborn of the Israelites from death. This verse is part of God's instructions for the Passover meal, emphasizing that when children ask about the meaning of the rituals, parents must explain how it commemorates God's mighty deliverance. It underscores the importance of passing down the story of redemption to future generations within the cultural context of ancient Israel.

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