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
In the book of Exodus, this verse refers to the night of the Passover, when God delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt by striking down the firstborn of the Egyptians while sparing those who had marked their doors with lamb's blood. This event marked the beginning of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt to the Promised Land, and God commanded them to observe this night annually as a perpetual memorial to His deliverance. It became a foundational ritual in Jewish tradition, emphasizing God's faithfulness and protection for His people.
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