Exodus 12:25
Exodus 12:25 in Multiple Translations
When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep this service.
And it shall come to pass, when ye be come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.
And it shall come to pass, when ye are come to the land which Jehovah will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.
And when you come into the land which the Lord will make yours, as he gave his word, you are to keep this act of worship.
When you enter the land that the Lord promised to give you, you are to observe this ceremony.
And when ye shall come into the land, which the Lord will giue you as hee hath promised, then ye shall keepe this seruice.
and it hath been, when ye come in unto the land which Jehovah giveth to you, as He hath spoken, that ye have kept this service;
It shall happen when you have come to the land which the LORD will give you, as he has promised, that you shall keep this service.
And it shall come to pass, when ye shall have come to the land which the LORD will give you, according as he hath promised, that ye shall keep this service.
And when you have entered into the land which the Lord will give you as he hath promised, you shall observe these ceremonies.
And when you arrive in the land that Yahweh will be giving to you as he promised, you must keep celebrating this ritual every year.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 12:25
Study Notes — Exodus 12:25
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 12:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 12:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 12:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 12:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
- Sermons on Exodus 12:25
Context — The Feast of Unleavened Bread
25When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep this service.
26When your children ask you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’ 27you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 3:17 | And I have promised to bring you up out of your affliction in Egypt, into the land of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites—a land flowing with milk and honey.’ |
| 2 | Exodus 3:8 | I have come down to rescue them from the hand of the Egyptians and to bring them up out of that land to a good and spacious land, a land flowing with milk and honey—the home of the Canaanites, Hittites, Amorites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites. |
| 3 | Deuteronomy 12:8–9 | You are not to do as we are doing here today, where everyone does what seems right in his own eyes. For you have not yet come to the resting place and the inheritance that the LORD your God is giving you. |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 4:5 | See, I have taught you statutes and ordinances just as the LORD my God has commanded me, so that you may follow them in the land that you are about to enter and possess. |
| 5 | Psalms 105:44–45 | He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, that they might keep His statutes and obey His laws. Hallelujah! |
| 6 | Deuteronomy 16:5–9 | You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns that the LORD your God is giving you. You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. And you shall roast it and eat it in the place the LORD your God will choose, and in the morning you shall return to your tents. For six days you must eat unleavened bread, and on the seventh day you shall hold a solemn assembly to the LORD your God, and you must not do any work. You are to count off seven weeks from the time you first put the sickle to the standing grain. |
| 7 | Joshua 5:10–12 | On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan. |
Exodus 12:25 Summary
This verse reminds us that when we experience God's promises and faithfulness in our lives, we should remember and honor Him, just like the Israelites were called to keep the Passover service when they entered the land God promised them. This means trusting in His faithfulness and redemption, as seen in Exodus 12:25, and being obedient to His commands, as also seen in Deuteronomy 11:1. By doing so, we can pass on the story of God's faithfulness to future generations, as instructed in Psalm 78:4-7. Just as the Israelites were called to keep the Passover service, we can honor God's faithfulness by remembering and trusting in His promises, as seen in Hebrews 11:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of keeping this service in the land that the LORD will give the Israelites?
Keeping this service, the Passover, is a reminder of God's faithfulness and redemption, as seen in Exodus 12:25, and is a way to honor His promises, such as those found in Deuteronomy 1:8 and Joshua 1:6.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's promises and faithfulness?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness in giving the Israelites the land He promised, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 6:4, and reminds them to keep the Passover as a way to remember His redemption and faithfulness, as also seen in Leviticus 23:5.
What is the importance of remembering and keeping the Passover service in the context of Israel's history?
Remembering and keeping the Passover service is crucial for the Israelites to recall God's mighty act of redemption, as seen in Exodus 12:25, and to pass this down to future generations, as instructed in Deuteronomy 6:20-25 and Psalm 78:4-7.
How does the command to keep this service relate to the idea of worship and obedience?
The command to keep this service is an act of worship and obedience, demonstrating the Israelites' gratitude and trust in God's faithfulness, as seen in Exodus 12:25, and is a call to ongoing obedience, as also seen in Exodus 19:5 and Deuteronomy 11:1.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can remember and honor God's faithfulness in my own life, just as the Israelites were called to keep the Passover service?
- How can I balance the desire to look back and remember God's past faithfulness with the need to look forward and trust in His future promises, as seen in Exodus 12:25 and Hebrews 11:1?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, keep the story of God's redemption and faithfulness alive for future generations, as instructed in Psalm 78:4-7 and Deuteronomy 6:20-25?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to trust in God's promises and faithfulness, just as the Israelites were called to trust in His promise to give them the land, as seen in Exodus 12:25 and Joshua 1:6?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 12:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 12:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 12:25
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 12:25
Sermons on Exodus 12:25
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Bringing Up Our Children for God by Zac Poonen | The sermon emphasizes the importance of teaching children the word of God and instilling biblical principles in their lives. It highlights the responsibility placed on fathers to b |
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The Reluctant God - Part 4 by G.W. North | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of the Passover lamb in the Bible. He draws parallels between the lamb sacrificed by the Israelites during the Passover and |
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The Way of Faith (信心的道路) by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God desires for all people to be saved, but acknowledges that not everyone is saved because they lack belief. The preacher emphasizes t |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 12 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker shares stories of revival and the power of God's love. He describes a prison where people were waiting to die, but through the revival, they found new h |
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Israel's Call Upon God by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the story of Moses and the deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt. He emphasizes how God heard the cry of the Israelites and remember |
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Look Forward to a Wonderful Year in Christ by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen encourages believers to look forward to a wonderful year in Christ by emphasizing the importance of making a new beginning, claiming God's promises, and extending mercy |
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2 Peter 1:15 by John Gill | John Gill emphasizes the importance of remembrance in the Christian faith, as he reflects on 2 Peter 1:15. He explains that Peter was diligent in ensuring that believers would cont |





