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.
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.
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
In the historical context of the Exodus, the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and facing the tenth plague, which involved the death of all firstborn sons as God's final judgment on Pharaoh's stubbornness. God instructed the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb and apply its blood on the doorposts of their homes so that the angel of death would pass over them, sparing their families and marking a pivotal moment in their deliverance. This event not only led to their freedom from slavery but also established the annual Passover feast as a lasting remembrance of God's protection.
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