Exodus 12:26

26 "Your children will ask you, 'What does this holy day mean to you?'

Exodus 12:26 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 12:26

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto
you, what mean ye by this service?
] Of killing and roasting a lamb, and eating it with bitter herbs, and of abstaining from leavened bread.

Exodus 12:26 In-Context

24 "Obey all of these directions. It's a law for you and your children after you for all time to come.
25 The LORD will give you the land, just as he promised. When you enter it, keep this holy day.
26 "Your children will ask you, 'What does this holy day mean to you?'
27 Tell them, 'It's the Passover sacrifice in honor of the Lord. He passed over the houses of the people of Israel in Egypt. He spared our homes when he struck the Egyptians down.' " Then the people of Israel bowed down and worshiped.
28 They did just what the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron.
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