While the Israelites were still in the land of Egypt, the Lord gave the following instructions to Moses and Aaron:
Parallel translations
- WEB Yahweh spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
- KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
- BSB Now the LORD said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,
- NKJV Now the Lord spoke to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying,
- NASB Now the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt,
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Quick answer
The LORD speaks to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, beginning the instructions for the Passover that will mark Israel's redemption.
Overview
This verse opens one of the most significant chapters in the Old Testament. God addresses His people even while they are still in bondage, preparing them for deliverance through the Passover. That the instructions come 'in the land of Egypt' emphasizes that redemption begins by God's initiative and word while His people are still enslaved, just as salvation in Christ comes to us while we are yet captives to sin.
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The Passover lamb whose blood turns away death, the exodus through the sea, the manna, the rock, and the tabernacle where God dwells with his people all foreshadow Jesus — our Passover, our redemption, the bread from heaven, and God-with-us in the flesh.
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