Exodus 12:31
The Scripture
(31) And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Exodus 12 the Israelites are instructed to take a lamb, slaughter it, and smear its blood on the doorposts of their homes. God then passes over the houses marked with blood, sparing the people while destroying the surrounding nations. This act establishes the Passover as a sign of God's protection and a covenant promise.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 10:29Exodus 3:19Exodus 3:20Exodus 6:1Exodus 11:1Exodus 11:8Psalms 105:38Exodus 10:9
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