Exodus 13:10
Exodus 13:10 in Multiple Translations
Therefore you shall keep this statute at the appointed time year after year.
Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year.
Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in its season from year to year.
So let this order be kept, at the right time, from year to year.
That's why you are to observe this ceremony at the proper time every year.
Keepe therefore this ordinance in his season appoynted from yeere to yeere.
and thou hast kept this statute at its appointed season from days to days.
You shall therefore keep this ordinance in its season from year to year.
Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in its season from year to year.
Thou shalt keep this observance at the set time from days to days.
So you must celebrate this festival every year at the time Yahweh has appointed.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 13:10
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Exodus 13:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/שָׁמַרְתָּ֛
אֶת
הַ/חֻקָּ֥ה
הַ/זֹּ֖את
לְ/מוֹעֲדָ֑/הּ
מִ/יָּמִ֖ים
יָמִֽימָ/ה
וְ/שָׁמַרְתָּ֛
shâmar
H8104
to keep
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/חֻקָּ֥ה
chuqqâh
H2708
statute
Art | N-cs
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
this
Art | Pron
לְ/מוֹעֲדָ֑/הּ
môwʻêd
H4150
meeting
Prep | N-ms | Suff
מִ/יָּמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-mp
יָמִֽימָ/ה
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 13:10
וְ/שָׁמַרְתָּ֛
shâmar
H8104
"to keep"
Conj | V-Qal-2ms
To keep or obey means to protect, attend to, or guard something, like keeping a promise or watching over someone, as seen in the commands to observe the Sabbath.
Definition: : obey/observe 1) to keep, guard, observe, give heed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to keep, have charge of 1a2) to keep, guard, keep watch and ward, protect, save life 1a2a) watch, watchman (participle) 1a3) to watch for, wait for 1a4) to watch, observe 1a5) to keep, retain, treasure up (in memory) 1a6) to keep (within bounds), restrain 1a7) to observe, celebrate, keep (sabbath or covenant or commands), perform (vow) 1a8) to keep, preserve, protect 1a9) to keep, reserve 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be on one's guard, take heed, take care, beware 1b2) to keep oneself, refrain, abstain 1b3) to be kept, be guarded 1c) (Piel) to keep, pay heed 1d) (Hithpael) to keep oneself from
Usage: Occurs in 440 OT verses. KJV: beward, be circumspect, take heed (to self), keep(-er, self), mark, look narrowly, observe, preserve, regard, reserve, save (self), sure, (that lay) wait (for), watch(-man). See also: Genesis 2:15; Deuteronomy 11:1; 1 Kings 14:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הַ/חֻקָּ֥ה
chuqqâh
H2708
"statute"
Art | N-cs
This Hebrew word refers to a statute or ordinance, often given by God to the Israelites. It appears in books like Leviticus and Numbers, outlining rules for sacrifices and festivals. These statutes helped the Israelites understand God's requirements.
Definition: 1) statute, ordinance, limit, enactment, something prescribed 1a) statute
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: appointed, custom, manner, ordinance, site, statute. See also: Genesis 26:5; Deuteronomy 28:15; Psalms 18:23.
הַ/זֹּ֖את
zôʼth
H2063
"this"
Art | Pron
This Hebrew word means this or that, often used to point out something specific. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 570 OT verses. KJV: hereby (-in, -with), it, likewise, the one (other, same), she, so (much), such (deed), that, therefore, these, this (thing), thus. See also: Genesis 2:23; Numbers 7:88; Judges 1:27.
לְ/מוֹעֲדָ֑/הּ
môwʻêd
H4150
"meeting"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This Hebrew word refers to a meeting or appointed time, often for a sacred season or festival, like the tent of meeting in Exodus. It can also mean an assembly or congregation. In the Bible, it is used to describe the Israelites' gatherings and celebrations.
Definition: : meeting 1) appointed place, appointed time, meeting 1a) appointed time 1a1) appointed time (general) 1a2) sacred season, set feast, appointed season 1b) appointed meeting 1c) appointed place 1d) appointed sign or signal 1e) tent of meeting
Usage: Occurs in 213 OT verses. KJV: appointed (sign, time), (place of, solemn) assembly, congregation, (set, solemn) feast, (appointed, due) season, solemn(-ity), synogogue, (set) time (appointed). See also: Genesis 1:14; Numbers 4:31; Psalms 74:4.
מִ/יָּמִ֖ים
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
יָמִֽימָ/ה
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
Study Notes — Exodus 13:10
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- Exodus 13:10 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 13:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 13:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 13:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
- Sermons on Exodus 13:10
Context — The Dedication of the Firstborn
8And on that day you are to explain to your son, ‘This is because of what the LORD did for me when I came out of Egypt.’
9It shall be a sign for you on your hand and a reminder on your forehead that the Law of the LORD is to be on your lips. For with a mighty hand the LORD brought you out of Egypt.
10Therefore you shall keep this statute at the appointed time year after year.
11And after the LORD brings you into the land of the Canaanites and gives it to you, as He swore to you and your fathers, 12you are to present to the LORD the firstborn male of every womb. All the firstborn males of your livestock belong to the LORD.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 12:14 | And this day will be a memorial for you, and you are to celebrate it as a feast to the LORD, as a permanent statute for the generations to come. |
| 2 | Exodus 12:24–25 | And you are to keep this command as a permanent statute for you and your descendants. When you enter the land that the LORD will give you as He promised, you are to keep this service. |
| 3 | Exodus 23:15 | You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread as I commanded you: At the appointed time in the month of Abib you are to eat unleavened bread for seven days, because that was the month you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before Me empty-handed. |
| 4 | Leviticus 23:6 | On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 16:3–4 | You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. No leaven is to be found in all your land for seven days, and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day shall remain until morning. |
Exodus 13:10 Summary
[This verse is telling the Israelites to remember and celebrate the miracle of the Exodus every year, so they wouldn't forget what God had done for them. It's like when we celebrate holidays or special events, we're reminded of the good things that have happened in our lives. Just like the Israelites, we can remember God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives by setting aside special times to reflect on His actions, as seen in Psalm 107:1. By doing so, we can strengthen our faith and obedience to God's commands, just as the Israelites were instructed to do.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of keeping this statute at the appointed time year after year?
Keeping this statute is a reminder of God's mighty hand in delivering the Israelites from Egypt, as seen in Exodus 13:9, and it serves as a sign of obedience to God's commands, similar to the principle found in Deuteronomy 6:6-7.
How does this verse relate to the concept of remembrance in the Bible?
This verse emphasizes the importance of remembering God's actions in the past, such as the Exodus, and commemorating them annually, which is a theme also found in Leviticus 23:43 and Psalm 77:11.
What is the purpose of repeating this statute every year?
Repeating the statute annually helps to reinforce the Israelites' faith and pass it down to future generations, as seen in Exodus 13:8, where parents are instructed to explain the significance of the Exodus to their children.
How does this verse apply to Christians today?
While this specific statute was given to the Israelites, the principle of remembering and commemorating God's actions in our lives is still relevant today, as seen in 1 Corinthians 11:24-25, where believers are commanded to remember Christ's sacrifice through the Lord's Supper.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can remember and commemorate God's actions in my life, just as the Israelites were instructed to do?
- How can I pass on the stories of God's faithfulness to the next generation, as instructed in Exodus 13:8?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of obedience found in this verse to my own life, especially in regards to keeping God's commands?
- What are some statues or commands in Scripture that I can apply to my life, and how can I ensure I am keeping them faithfully?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 13:10
Thou shall therefore keep the ordinance in his season,.... Not the ordinance of the phylacteries, as the Targum of Jonathan, but the ordinance of unleavened bread: from year to year; every year
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 13:10
Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
Heb. From days to days. But days in the Hebrew tongue are oft put for a complete year. Of which see .
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
Exodus 13:10 Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year.Ver. 10. From year to year.] The Chaldee hath it, From time to time. We have the Lord’ s Supper, that sweet ordinance wherein Christ "kisseth us with the kisses of his lips," and giveth us a privy seal of his love, much oftener: yet not so oft as the primitive Christians, who had it weekly: whence it was called Panis hebdomadarias. Yea, Basil tells us, that they ate the Lord’ s Supper three or four times a week - viz., on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Lord’ s-days: but that was a time of persecution.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 13:10
10. Thou shalt therefore keep] Heb. And thou shalt keep. in its season] in the month of Abib (v. 4); cf. Exodus 23:15, where the same Hebrew word is rendered ‘in the time appointed of the month of Abib.’ from year to year] ξιξινιξιξδ: so Judges 11:40; Judges 21:19, 1Sa_Exodus 1:3; 1 Samuel 2:19†. (b) 11–16. Firstborn males, both of man and beast, to belong to Jehovah. The firstling of an ass is to be either redeemed by a lamb or killed; the firstborn of men are also to be redeemed: other firstling were sacrificed to Jehovah. Like vv. 3–10, an older law of J (v. 12f., cf. Exodus 34:19 f.) in a parenetic setting. ‘The passage is related to v. 1f. (P) as vv. 3–10 (J) are related to Exodus 12:14-20 (P), and Exodus 12:21-27 (J) to Exodus 12:2-13 (P)’ (Di.).
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 13:10
9, 10. Moses here repeats to Israel the ordinance concerning the feast of unleavened bread. See notes on Exodus 12:8; Exodus 12:15-20.
Sermons on Exodus 13:10
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Judgment Day by Dave Hunt | In this sermon, the pastor discusses the topic of Judgment Day, referring to passages from the books of Joel and Zechariah in the Bible. He emphasizes that God will gather all nati |
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Call to Repentance by George Warnock | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes that Israel failed to learn from their experiences in the wilderness, despite God's tender leading and the manifestation of His glory. The sp |
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The Feasts of Jehovah 04 Firstfruits by John W. Bramhall | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the various offerings mentioned in the Bible, specifically focusing on the drink offering. He references the story of Jacob in Genesis, where |
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The Eucharistic Feast by Todd Atkinson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the division between the haves and the have nots in the Corinthian church. He emphasizes that this division goes against the principles of Ch |
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The Paschal Supper by Sir Robert Anderson | Sir Robert Anderson preaches about the trustworthiness of Gospel narratives, emphasizing the importance of accuracy in details to maintain the credibility of the Bible. He delves i |
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Corinthians: Principles Governing Body Functioning by Stephen Kaung | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of being diligent in our daily lives as believers. He encourages the congregation to come prepared and ready to contribute whe |
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How Should We Celebrate Christmas? by Timothy Tow | Timothy Tow preaches about the true meaning of Christmas, emphasizing that it is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who offers salvation and everlasting |