Exodus 12:51
The Scripture
(51) And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.
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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