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Exodus 12:7
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- Adam Clarke
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts - This was to be done by dipping a bunch of hyssop into the blood, and thus sprinkling it upon the posts, etc.; see Exo 12:22. That this sprinkling of the blood of the paschal lamb was an emblem of the sacrifice and atonement made by the death of Jesus Christ, is most clearly intimated in the sacred writings, Pe1 1:2; Heb 9:13, Heb 9:14; Heb 8:10. It is remarkable that no blood was to be sprinkled on the threshold, to teach, as Mr. Ainsworth properly observes, a reverent regard for the blood of Christ, that men should not tread under foot the Son of God, nor count the blood of the covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing; Heb 10:29.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
take of the blood, and strike it on the two side-posts, &c.--as a sign of safety to those within. The posts must be considered of tents, in which the Israelites generally lived, though some might be in houses. Though the Israelites were sinners as well as the Egyptians, God was pleased to accept the substitution of a lamb--the blood of which, being seen sprinkled on the doorposts, procured them mercy. It was to be on the sideposts and upper doorposts, where it might be looked to, not on the threshold, where it might be trodden under foot. This was an emblem of the blood of sprinkling (Heb 12:24; Heb 10:29).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they shall take of the blood,.... Of the lamb, being received into a basin, Exo 12:22, and strike it on the two side posts; with a bunch of hyssop dipped into it: and on the upper doorpost of the houses, wherein they shall eat it; but not on the posts of those houses, the inhabitants of which joined with their neighbours in eating it; though Levi Ben Gersom thinks they were sprinkled as the rest; but to what purpose, when there were no Israelites, and no firstborn in them? the two side posts were the posts of a folding door, on which the two folds were hung, and the upper doorpost is what is afterwards called the lintel, Exo 12:23 and has its name in Hebrew from looking out; for, as Aben Ezra says, there was a window over the door, as is the custom throughout the whole country of the Ishmaelites or Arabians; and so Schindler says (o), which perhaps he took from him, that the word signifies either a lintel, or a little window over the door, through which it might be seen who called or knocked at the door; and adds, in Egypt, as now in Arabia, there were windows over the doors of houses. The sprinkling the blood of the paschal lamb was typical of the sprinkling of the blood of Christ upon the hearts and consciences of his people, and of their peace, safety, and security by it from the wrath of God, and the vengeance of divine justice; of the further use of this rite, see Exo 12:22, Aben Ezra mentions it as the opinion of some, that the sprinkling of the blood on those places was to show that they slew the abomination of the Egyptians openly; but he himself gives a much better reason for this rite, namely, that it was to be a propitiation for everyone that ate in the house, and was a sign to the destroyer, that he might look upon it in like manner, as it is said Eze 9:4, "set a mark, &c." this seems to be peculiar to the passover in Egypt, and was not used in later times. (o) Lex. Pentaglott. col. 1938.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:7 blood: God could not simply exempt his people from this plague as he had preserved them from the other plagues. Death reigns in the world because of sin, and in light of God’s justice, sin cannot be ignored; it must be either punished or atoned for. Since the blood represents life (Lev 17:11), it alone is acceptable for the forgiveness of sins (Heb 9:22). As Deut 6:9 suggests, doorframes represent the totality of life as the place of going in and coming out.
Exodus 12:7
The First Passover
6You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight. 7They are to take some of the blood and put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where they eat the lambs.
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:3-4
By J. Vernon McGee4.9K06:17ExpositionalEXO 12:3EXO 12:7EXO 12:13EXO 12:21EXO 12:46ACT 16:31In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Passover and its significance for both the individual and the family. The Passover is a family celebration where the blood of the lamb is put on the doorpost, symbolizing redemption. God's deliverance of the nation of Israel from judgment was done through families and individuals, highlighting the importance of faith in the blood. Each member of the household had to exhibit their faith by participating in the Passover meal. This event marked the beginning of the countdown for the Exodus out of Egypt and the birth of the nation of Israel.
Through the Bible - Joshua
By Zac Poonen3.1K57:26EXO 12:7JOS 3:15JOS 4:6JOS 4:14MAT 6:33ROM 6:142CO 2:14In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving thanks to God when He performs miracles in our lives. He uses the example of the Israelites crossing the River Jordan and building a memorial of stones to remember God's faithfulness. The speaker also warns against seeking advice from others instead of seeking guidance from the Lord, as the Israelites did when they made a covenant with their neighbors without consulting God. He encourages listeners to focus on what God is saying rather than wasting time studying the opinions of critics. The sermon concludes with the reminder that our calling is to share and tell others to listen to what God is saying, just as Moses, Joshua, and Peter did.
Rest & Fight - Part 2
By Stephen Kaung9911:19:39EXO 12:7EXO 12:13MAT 6:332TI 2:1In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of Christians understanding that they are called to fight the good fight of faith. He uses the example of the children of Israel being delivered from slavery in Egypt and being given their own land as a reminder that God has called believers to a higher purpose. The speaker warns against Christians trying to conform to the ways of the world, comparing it to squeezing oneself into a fashion trend. He then references 2 Timothy 2:1-6, where Paul encourages Timothy to be strong in the grace of Christ and to endure suffering as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. The speaker concludes by highlighting the need for believers to rely on Jesus Christ to deliver them from the struggles of their flesh.
It's Me!
By Jim Cymbala98033:26Christian LifeEXO 12:7MRK 16:15JHN 1:29In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Joseph and his brothers from the Bible. He highlights the dysfunctional family dynamics in Jacob's household, where Jacob favored Joseph over his other sons. This favoritism led to resentment among the brothers. The sermon also focuses on the events that unfold when Joseph, who had been sold into slavery by his brothers, becomes a powerful governor in Egypt and tests his brothers' character by demanding the presence of their youngest brother, Benjamin. The preacher emphasizes the lessons we can learn from this story, such as the consequences of favoritism and the importance of taking responsibility for our actions.
Bloodshed
By G.W. North0God's Redemptive PlanThe Significance of the BloodGEN 4:10EXO 12:7LEV 17:11MAT 19:8ROM 4:7HEB 9:22G.W. North explores the profound significance of 'the Blood' as introduced in Genesis, emphasizing its foundational role in the biblical narrative of salvation. He illustrates how the original concept of blood, symbolizing life and atonement, evolves through scripture, particularly in the context of the Passover and the Old Covenant. North highlights that while God adapted His commands to humanity's sinfulness, the essence of His original intention regarding blood remains unchanged. He contrasts the outward application of blood in the Old Testament with the deeper spiritual truths that would later be fulfilled in Christ. Ultimately, North calls for a deeper understanding of the blood's power and its ultimate purpose in God's redemptive plan.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
Take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts - This was to be done by dipping a bunch of hyssop into the blood, and thus sprinkling it upon the posts, etc.; see Exo 12:22. That this sprinkling of the blood of the paschal lamb was an emblem of the sacrifice and atonement made by the death of Jesus Christ, is most clearly intimated in the sacred writings, Pe1 1:2; Heb 9:13, Heb 9:14; Heb 8:10. It is remarkable that no blood was to be sprinkled on the threshold, to teach, as Mr. Ainsworth properly observes, a reverent regard for the blood of Christ, that men should not tread under foot the Son of God, nor count the blood of the covenant wherewith they were sanctified an unholy thing; Heb 10:29.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
take of the blood, and strike it on the two side-posts, &c.--as a sign of safety to those within. The posts must be considered of tents, in which the Israelites generally lived, though some might be in houses. Though the Israelites were sinners as well as the Egyptians, God was pleased to accept the substitution of a lamb--the blood of which, being seen sprinkled on the doorposts, procured them mercy. It was to be on the sideposts and upper doorposts, where it might be looked to, not on the threshold, where it might be trodden under foot. This was an emblem of the blood of sprinkling (Heb 12:24; Heb 10:29).
John Gill Bible Commentary
And they shall take of the blood,.... Of the lamb, being received into a basin, Exo 12:22, and strike it on the two side posts; with a bunch of hyssop dipped into it: and on the upper doorpost of the houses, wherein they shall eat it; but not on the posts of those houses, the inhabitants of which joined with their neighbours in eating it; though Levi Ben Gersom thinks they were sprinkled as the rest; but to what purpose, when there were no Israelites, and no firstborn in them? the two side posts were the posts of a folding door, on which the two folds were hung, and the upper doorpost is what is afterwards called the lintel, Exo 12:23 and has its name in Hebrew from looking out; for, as Aben Ezra says, there was a window over the door, as is the custom throughout the whole country of the Ishmaelites or Arabians; and so Schindler says (o), which perhaps he took from him, that the word signifies either a lintel, or a little window over the door, through which it might be seen who called or knocked at the door; and adds, in Egypt, as now in Arabia, there were windows over the doors of houses. The sprinkling the blood of the paschal lamb was typical of the sprinkling of the blood of Christ upon the hearts and consciences of his people, and of their peace, safety, and security by it from the wrath of God, and the vengeance of divine justice; of the further use of this rite, see Exo 12:22, Aben Ezra mentions it as the opinion of some, that the sprinkling of the blood on those places was to show that they slew the abomination of the Egyptians openly; but he himself gives a much better reason for this rite, namely, that it was to be a propitiation for everyone that ate in the house, and was a sign to the destroyer, that he might look upon it in like manner, as it is said Eze 9:4, "set a mark, &c." this seems to be peculiar to the passover in Egypt, and was not used in later times. (o) Lex. Pentaglott. col. 1938.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
12:7 blood: God could not simply exempt his people from this plague as he had preserved them from the other plagues. Death reigns in the world because of sin, and in light of God’s justice, sin cannot be ignored; it must be either punished or atoned for. Since the blood represents life (Lev 17:11), it alone is acceptable for the forgiveness of sins (Heb 9:22). As Deut 6:9 suggests, doorframes represent the totality of life as the place of going in and coming out.