Exodus 12:11 meaning
In a crucial moment for the Israelites, God instructed them on how to prepare for their departure from Egypt. The Passover meal they were to eat had deep significance and was to be done in a specific manner as a mark of faith and readiness. They were to eat with their loins girded, sandals on their feet, and staffs in hand, signifying urgency and the need to be ready to leave at a moment's notice. This preparation emphasized their imminent liberation and the divine protection that would come as God executed judgment on Egypt. Such an act of obedience not only preserved them from disaster but also marked the beginning of their journey as a chosen nation.
This passage illustrates the concept of readiness and faith in God's promises. The NASB95 translation notes that this meal is referred to as "the LORD's Passover," highlighting its significance as a pivotal moment in Israel's history and a foreshadowing of salvation, echoed in Christian theology through Christ becoming our Passover Lamb. Eating hastily with the necessary attire shows a profound trust in God's deliverance and sets a precedent for future generations to remember God's faithfulness during their liberation from bondage, as described in Exodus 12:11 .
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Deeper Commentary Covering this Verse:
- Exodus 12:1-20 meaning. In preparation for the coming of the last plague, the LORD gave explicit instructions to Moses and Aaron about how to commemorate their deliverance by their LORD. It consisted of celebrating the Passover of the LORD when He would "pass over" the houses having the blood of a sacrificed animal on the door frame and not inflict the death of the firstborn on the household. They were to eat the Passover meal as a family. Along with this, they were instructed to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread after removing all leaven from their homes. They were to eat the unleavened bread for seven days, beginning and ending with a communal feast. The Passover and Unleavened feasts were to be celebrated every year from then on. It was to be a way for the people to be reminded of the LORD's deliverance. The Feast of Unleavened Bread continues in the Church in the form of the LORD's Supper, in which New Testament Christians are to remember that He delivered us from the power of sin and death.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Exodus 3:11-12 meaning. Moses is not convinced that he is the right person for the job of delivering the Israelites. In fact, he responds to the LORD with five objections (3:11 – 4:17). The LORD constantly and repeatedly assures Moses that He will equip him for the job and promises His constant presence.
- Exodus 12:29-36 meaning. Verses 29-36 relate the coming of the tenth plague and its immediate aftermath. The time for judgment (on Egypt) and deliverance (for Israel) had come. The LORD Himself went through the land of Egypt at midnight and killed all of the firstborn, even Pharaoh's. Pharaoh woke up, saw what had happened, and called Moses and Aaron and told them to leave Egypt with all their families and flocks. He also asked Moses for a final blessing.
- Exodus 13:11-16 meaning. Verses 11 – 16 contain the LORD’s instructions dealing with the firstborn.
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