For less than $5/mo. 12:12-13, 22-23), just as it is the shed blood of the Lamb of God which saves men from the judgment of God (1 Peter 1:18-19; Rev. Since the purpose is not merely a chronological review of history, chronological smoothness is set aside in deference to theological explanation. 40Now the length of time the Israelite people lived in Egypt[b] was 430 years. Thus, the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah, could speak of Israels Savior as a lamb: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. And when your children ask you, What does this ceremony mean to you? then tell them, It is the Passover sacrifice to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.. 32 Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go. Leave my people, you and the Israelites! The animal was to be roasted whole over the fire, not boiled or eaten raw. WebIt was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons. Thus, this final plague brought the Egyptians to the point where they virtually compelled the Israelites to leave. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. So God, brought about one last plague, which was so terrible that it was certain to persuade Pharaoh to let his slaves go. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt.(W). 13:9; cf. WebThe LORD said, For seven days you must not eat any bread made with yeast eat only unleavened bread. One can see that the first Passover, along with each subsequent annual remembrance of Passover, was an event of great significance, one which was to be celebrated from that time on. For Yahweh will pass through to strike the Egyptians; and when he sees the blood on the lintel, and on the two door posts, Yahweh will pass over the door, and will not allow the destroyer to come in to your houses to strike you. The Passover lamb is therefore a pattern for the saints, showing us that innocent suffering is often a part of Gods will for the righteous, and that through the suffering of the saints, Gods purposes may be accomplished. God used angels in bringing the plagues on Egypt (Psalm 78:43, 49) and sent the destroying angel to execute the firstborn in Egypt at the Passover (Exodus 12:13, 23). But when He sees the blood-markings across the tops of your doorways and down your two doorposts, He will pass over your houses and not allow His messenger of death to enter into your houses and strike you down. The plagues revealed the powerlessness of the gods of Egypt, and the power of the God of Israel. The firstborn of Israel were spared due to the grace of God alone. The Passover lamb was to be purchased or selected on the 10th day of the month, and slaughtered at twilight130 on the evening of the 14th. For Jehovah will pass through the land and kill the Egyptians; but when he sees the blood upon the panel at the top of the door and on the two side pieces, he will pass over that home and not permit the Destroyer to enter and kill your firstborn. The plague of the firstborn was exceedingly appropriate since the Egyptians were seeking to kill all of the male babies born to the Israelites (cf. This covers the spiritual realm as well as the physical. No grief will have ever been greater for the Egyptians, and yet not the least evil128 would fall upon the Israelites. 33 The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. Another angel who brought death and destruction is mentioned in the judgment of King Herod ( Acts 12:23 ). Web7 Bible Verses about Angel Of Death Exodus 12:23 For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to come in to your houses to smite you. (BV) 42Because the Lord kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the Lord for the generations to come. WebThe Eternal will pass through the land during the night and bring death to the Egyptians. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. But in this case the destroyer is not a person, but the coming of the penalty of death which destroys life. You were bought at a price; do not become slaves of men (1 Cor. This is why the meal was to be eaten with an atmosphere of readiness and anticipation. Douay-Rheims Bible For the Lord will pass through striking the Egyptians: and when he shall see the blood on the transom, and on both the posts, he will pass over the door of the house, and not suffer the destroyer to come into your houses and to hurt you. (4) The Passover Lamb was a model, a prototype (a type) of the Messiah, the Lamb of God through whom God would bring redemption to both Israel and the Gentiles (Exod. I fear that all too many presentations of the gospel do not inform people that when they come to faith in Christ, they cease to own themselves, and that they become Christs possession. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand ( Exod. And the blood shall be to you for a token on the houses where you are: and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be on you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt. (M) 10Do not leave any of it till morning;(N) if some is left till morning, you must burn it. (v6-7) This is how you are to eat it: with your cloak tucked into your belt, your sandals on your feet and your staff in your hand. Underlying most of these commemorations there was a reaction to the killing of thousands of people who were not personally involved in the military forces of Japan, many of whom were women and children. All rights reserved worldwide. (1) The Passover was a memorial of the deliverance of Israel, accomplished by the mighty power of God: This observance will be for you like a sign on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the Lord is to be on your lips. In order to save Moses from the grisly fate pharaoh has decreed, his mother and sister put him in a basket and set it afloat on the river. 2 Kings 19:35 Verse Concepts The account of the Passover plague (Exodus 12:29-30). Moses tells Pharaoh that he is right, that he will never see his face again (v. 29). Under such circumstances, two families could share one (12:4). In this passage and in 2 Samuel 24, the destroying angel is actually called the angel of the Lord, which many scholars take to be a reference to Christ in a pre-incarnate appearance. What Israel did on that first Passover night was a prototype for all future Passover observances. First they tempt, then accuse and finally punish and torment, both wicked humans and fallen angels. In the 8th chapter of his epistle to the Romans, Paul writes of the victory which the Christian can have in suffering (8:31-35). Nevertheless, we must come to grips with the tremendous moral issues which this account raises. But the importance of this Passover account is that it was this God Himself, who came as the God-man Jesus, as a first-born Son who would give up His life, as payment for the sins of the people of God. The Passover and the plague of the firstborn had several purposes with regard to the Egyptians. DOG EVOLUTION? The Corinthians had not done anything to remedy the situation, and even seemed to be proud of their liberality in this matter (5:2). Gods provision of a means of escape was based upon His grace, not Israels merits. 22Take a bunch of hyssop,(AL) dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood(AM) on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. WebWhen I see the blood, I will pass over you. Let us remember that when we come to the Passover celebration and the plague of the firstborn, we are now dealing with the tenth and concluding plague which God has brought upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians. 13:14, 16; 3:20). Although angels, if given the command of God, can take away a life, they will not do so unless they have received that command or if God wills it. God then sent the angel to Jerusalem but when he saw the destruction about to begin, he compassionately changed his mind and ordered the death angel, Enoughs enough! Therefore let us keep the Festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and wickedness, but with bread without yeast, the bread of sincerity and truth (1 Cor. 12:5), but since our Lord was referred to as the Lamb, I have chosen to speak of the sacrificial animal as a lamb. Passover thus was a kind of dividing line between a true believer and an outsider. Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. (BL) 36The Lord had made the Egyptians favorably disposed(BM) toward the people, and they gave them what they asked for; so they plundered(BN) the Egyptians. When the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the Lord relented concerning the disaster and said to the angel who was afflicting the people, Enough! 20Eat nothing made with yeast. All of the Egyptians came to respect Moses (11:3), and some took heed to his warnings (9:13-21). Because Christians have been redeemed by the Lamb of God, they do not belong to themselves, and they must therefore live out their lives as a living sacrifice to God. As Paul reminds us in Colossian 1:16: For by Him (Christ) all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. WebHis angel that brings death will pass over and not kill your first-born sons. What colour was he? New International Version (NIV). The meat was eaten along with bitter herbs and unleavened bread (12:8). Hot with anger, Moses then left the presence of Pharaoh. WebThe Passover. The firstborn of all the Egyptians were smitten, while those of the Israelites were spared. So, too, idolatrous worship doesnt seem very serious, until we view this evil from Gods perspective. 24:14). (1) Verses 1-20 contain the revelation which God had given to Moses and Aaron. Ex). Keller says it is. I believe that there is grace to be seen in this final plague (as in the rest), not only toward the Israelites, but also toward the Egyptians. WebWhen I see the blood, I will pass over you. 13:14, 16; 3:20). WebHis angel that brings death will pass over and not kill your first-born sons. These include references in Numbers 9:1-4 , Numbers 28:16-25 , Deuteronomy 16:1-6 , and Leviticus 23:4-8 . In the context of Psalm 44, from which this citation was taken, we learn that those saints who suffered as described above were those who were faithful to God, not those who were disobedient. 32Take your flocks and herds,(BE) as you have said, and go. English Standard Version By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. When the angel stretched out his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, the Lord relented from the calamity and said to the angel who destroyed the people, It is enough! Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. The instructions concerning the Passover celebration alternate between the present and the future. Eat it in haste;(O) it is the Lords Passover. And another, a red horse, went out; and to him who sat on it, it was granted to take peace from the earth, and that men would slay one another; and a great sword was given to him. Josh. Withdraw your hand. The angel of the Lord was then at the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. (P), 12On that same night I will pass through(Q) Egypt and strike down(R) every firstborn(S) of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods(T) of Egypt. The Bible reports David even saw this angel. Do not break any of the bones. As there was to be no bone broken of the Passover lamb (Exod. TIM KELLER ON EVOLUTION & ADAM: Is evolution compatible with Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man? Thus, this plague is the capstone, as it were, of the plagues. Exodus 12:23 For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you. WebThe book gives the following examples of angels being executors: Angels were involved in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1, 12-13). Thus the fact that Christ is our Passover lamb necessitates maintaining purity in our lives, and in the church as well. Take a bunch of hyssop and dip it in the bowl of blood and smear it on the lintel and on the two doorposts. Is there only one race of man? The principle on which Paul based his instruction was that of the relationship between the sacrifice of the Passover lamb and the observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Our attitude toward sin is very much shaped by our own perspectives and experiences. Go, worship(BD) the Lord as you have requested. 4:23). (4) The Passover and the plague of the firstborn was an act of grace, as well as an act of judgment. Romans 8:38-39ESV / 492 helpful votes HelpfulNot Helpful Man, apes and monkeys: what are the differences. Nothing personifies death. Ignoring God does not seem so serious, until we understand the importance of trusting and obeying Him. The Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread, Masoretic Text; Samaritan Pentateuch and Septuagint. Romans 8:38-39ESV / 492 helpful votes HelpfulNot Helpful For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand ( Exod. WebHis angel that brings death will pass over and not kill your first-born sons. Great effort is taken here to establish the fact that the Passover is based upon Israels experience in time and space, and upon the direct revelation of God, made to and through Moses. He will see the blood on the sides and tops of the doorframes. You are to determine the amount of lamb needed in accordance with what each person will eat. 14This is a day you are to commemorate;(X) for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lorda lasting ordinance. 13:4) was to be viewed, from this time forward, as the first month of the year (Exod. Surplus food was not to be kept overnight, but was to be burned (12:10). In the context of this chapter in First Corinthians, Paul has been speaking of a Christian who was living with the wife of his father (5:1). [4] (1) The Passover and the tenth plague served as a judgment on the gods of Egypt, whom the Israelites had worshipped in Egypt (cf. 12:38), it is likely that a number were converted and physically spared from death through the process of the plagues and the provision of the Passover. Web7 Bible Verses about Angel Of Death Exodus 12:23 For the Lord will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to come in to your houses to smite you. In verses 4-8, Moses declared the essence of this revelation to Pharaoh, as it related to him. Robert L. (Bob)Deffinbaugh graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary with his Th.M. 26 Your children will ask you, What are we celebrating? 27 And you will answer, The Passover animal is killed to honor the Lord. 13:9; cf. 13:4; 23:15; 34:18; Deut. 22:14-22; 1 Cor. This plague of death will not touch you when I strike the land of Egypt. 21Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and said to them, Go at once and select the animals for your families and slaughter the Passover(AK) lamb. 33 The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. 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