Where in the Bible can I find out? 25When you enter the land(AS) that the Lord will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony. The Passover lamb is therefore a pattern for the saints, showing us that innocent suffering is often a part of Gods will for the righteous, and that through the suffering of the saints, Gods purposes may be accomplished. Each succeeding plague was further proof of Gods existence and power, and gave greater substance to the warnings which followed. God's instructions about the Passover appear again, with details about how to observe it once the Israelites had left Egypt, in other parts of the Torah (the first five books of the Bible). (2) Verses 21-30, the revelation which Moses conveyed to the Israelites. Their hope is that the basket will float to safety and whoever finds the baby will adopt him as their own. 2 Samuel 24:16 And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that destroyed the people, It is enough: stay now thine hand. After this blow, Pharaohs own officials (who must have been standing there in Pharaohs court during this confrontation) would come to Moses, begging him to leave, with the Israelites. Also, in the instructions God gave concerning the future observance of Passover, foreigners who placed themselves under the Abrahamic Covenant (as signified by circumcision) were allowed to participate, with no distinctions made between them and (other) Israelites (12:43-49). Nevertheless, we must come to grips with the tremendous moral issues which this account raises. None of you shall go out of the door of your house until morning. When God freed the Israelites, He did so so that they may become His servants. Now then, think it over and decide how I should answer the one who sent me. David said to Gad, I am in deep distress. The degree to which He suffered can only be estimated in the light of the holiness of God and the dread which our Lord experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane when He anticipated the cross. 1). Keller says it is. It also informs us that Moses had nothing to say to Pharaoh, but that which God had commanded him to speak. Because Christians have been redeemed by the Lamb of God, they do not belong to themselves, and they must therefore live out their lives as a living sacrifice to God. Davis, pp. It is my prayer that you will, even at this moment, accept the salvation which God offers to you through the sacrifice of His Son, who has been raised from the dead and who will return to the earth to execute judgment on all those who have rejected His sacrifice (cf. When those 70,000 people from Dan to Beersheba died, the Bible specifically mentions the Lord sent an angel who brought this to pass. Those who ate anything leavened during the week of the Feast of Unleavened Bread were to be excluded from the community of Israel, whether this person was an Israelite or a foreigner (12:19). Not only is the slaughter of the Egyptian firstborn the means God used to release His people from slavery, it is the angel of the Lord who smote the firstborn. Choose one of them for me to carry out against you. So Gad went to David and said to him, Shall there come on you three years of famine in your land? Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! I fear that all too many presentations of the gospel do not inform people that when they come to faith in Christ, they cease to own themselves, and that they become Christs possession. After the Babylonian captivity, new calendar names were adopted and the ancient name Abib was changed to Nisan (cf. Thus, this final plague brought the Egyptians to the point where they virtually compelled the Israelites to leave. WebThe book gives the following examples of angels being executors: Angels were involved in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1, 12-13). The solution to this apparent discrepancy is to observe the way this text (as well as others in Exodus) is structured. 33The Egyptians urged the people to hurry(BG) and leave(BH) the country. DEATH: Did God really kill animals to clothe Adam and Eve, or did He create new skins for this purpose? (2) The Passover lamb (12:3-8, 21-23). 131 We use the term lamb aware that the sacrificial animal could have been either a lamb or a goat (Exod. First they tempt, then accuse and finally punish and torment, both wicked humans and fallen angels. And the angel of the LORD was by the threshingplace of Araunah the Jebusite. This was likely not immediately perceived, but there are several similarities between the Passover lamb and the Lamb of God, the Lord Jesus Christ. After the death of the firstborn of Egypt, the Egyptians did not want to be reminded of their grief by seeing the Israelites. 6:19-20). When the unbelievers in hell cry out for help, an angel, also identified with Azrael, will appear on the horizon and tell them that they have to remain. The account of the Passover plague (Exodus 12:29-30). The striking of the firstborn of Egypt should cause us to rethink the matter of sin. These include references in Numbers 9:1-4 , Numbers 28:16-25 , Deuteronomy 16:1-6 , and Leviticus 23:4-8 . Several times the narrative of events is interrupted by explanatory statements, which serve to explain the turn of events which is described in the narrative. This possibility is enhanced by the report that some Egyptians had taken heed of previous warnings (9:18-21). `And Jehovah hath passed on to smite the Egyptians, and hath seen the blood on the lintel, and on the two side-posts, and Jehovah hath passed over the opening, and doth not permit the destruction to come into your houses to smite. Our text informs us that this slaughter (no need to use a more euphemistic term) was directed at the Egyptians alone, and without regard to social or economic status. 13:9; cf. Not at all. Douay-Rheims Bible For the Lord will pass through striking the Egyptians: and when he shall see the blood on the transom, and on both the posts, he will pass over the door of the house, and not suffer the destroyer to come into your houses and to hurt you. In order to save Moses from the grisly fate pharaoh has decreed, his mother and sister put him in a basket and set it afloat on the river. We will briefly review these: (1) The time of the Passover meal. When the angel stretched out his hand toward Jerusalem to destroy it, the Lord relented from the calamity and said to the angel who destroyed the people, It is enough! There is no clearer example of salvation by grace in the Old Testament than the Passover which we have just studied. HUMAN RACE? Thus, verses 1 and 9 of chapter 11 begin, the Lord had said to Moses. Our attitude toward sin is very much shaped by our own perspectives and experiences. 23When the Lord goes through the land to strike(AN) down the Egyptians, he will see the blood(AO) on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over(AP) that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer(AQ) to enter your houses and strike you down. 24-25 After you have entered the country promised to you by the Lord, you and your children must continue to celebrate Passover each year. Other Quranic verses refer to a multitude of angels of death. (M) 10Do not leave any of it till morning;(N) if some is left till morning, you must burn it. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand ( Exod. From this time onward two calendar reckonings were employed by the Israelites: one for sacred and the other for civil purposes, the first month of each year being in the seventh month of the other though the numbers always from Nisan as the first. Davis, p. 137. 138-139. Underlying most of these commemorations there was a reaction to the killing of thousands of people who were not personally involved in the military forces of Japan, many of whom were women and children. He then quotes this passage from Psalm 44 to show that we, like Christ, are called to suffer as sheep: For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered (Rom. The Corinthians had not done anything to remedy the situation, and even seemed to be proud of their liberality in this matter (5:2). John the Baptist, Matthew 11:10, quoting Malachi 3:1. The Bible reports David even saw this angel. While the account is not written to underscore the conversion of Egyptians (the thrust of the account is on the judgment of Egypt, especially her gods), I think that there is ample evidence to suggest that some of the Egyptians were converted to true faith in the God of Israel. On this first and last of the seven days, a sacred assembly is held (12:16). No uncircumcised person could partake of the Passover, but by receiving circumcisionthat is, by identifying oneself with the Abrahamic Covenanteven a foreigner could partake of Passover, and with no distinctions between this individual and an Israelite. 5:6-8). The firstborn of Israel thus belonged to God as a result of the Passover, and all of Israel as a result of the exodus. Since the purpose is not merely a chronological review of history, chronological smoothness is set aside in deference to theological explanation. WebThe LORD said, For seven days you must not eat any bread made with yeast eat only unleavened bread. (CB) 47The whole community of Israel must celebrate it. We must acknowledge that God had the right (as He still does) to smite the firstborn of Egypt. On the other hand, the meal was a family matter. 16:1) which literally means ear-month because it was at that time that the grain was in the ear. 12:5), just as the Lord Jesus was without blemish (1 Peter 1:19). 29At midnight(AY) the Lord(AZ) struck down all the firstborn(BA) in Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh, who sat on the throne, to the firstborn of the prisoner, who was in the dungeon, and the firstborn of all the livestock(BB) as well. The purpose of this revelation thus dictates its form. Here as well, those who died were not military combatants, but civilians, among whom were many women and children. WebThe LORD said, For seven days you must not eat any bread made with yeast eat only unleavened bread. For the entire seven days, no leavened bread was to be eaten. For USA tax deductible donations click here. When the unbelievers in hell cry out for help, an angel, also identified with Azrael, will appear on the horizon and tell them that they have to remain. (4) The Passover and the plague of the firstborn was an act of grace, as well as an act of judgment. The firstborn of Israel had to be redeemed because God had spared them, and thus they belonged to Him. 14This is a day you are to commemorate;(X) for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the Lorda lasting ordinance. Isaiah 37:36 Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians a hundred and fourscore and five thousand: and when they arose early in the morning, behold, they were all dead corpses. Then death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. For Australia and rest of world click here. The word which is translated move literally means to cut into, to sharpen, or to bring to a point. The allusion here is to the fact that none would bring injury to Israel (cf. The Passover lamb was to be purchased or selected on the 10th day of the month, and slaughtered at twilight130 on the evening of the 14th. 13:4) was to be viewed, from this time forward, as the first month of the year (Exod. The principle on which Paul based his instruction was that of the relationship between the sacrifice of the Passover lamb and the observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 1:22). The first Passover meal was to consist of the roasted sacrificial animal, bitter herbs, and unleavened bread (12:8). Gods promises, for pleasure or pain, of prosperity or peril, are certain. 12:48-49; Gen. 17:9-14). 32 Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go. Ex). 37The Israelites journeyed from Rameses(BO) to Sukkoth. Thus the story of the Exodus was to be retold, and its meaning reinforced. 53:6-7). Just as the firstborn in Egypt were in danger of being smitten by the death angel, so men, women, and children are in danger of living out eternity in Hell, enduring the eternal wrath of God (cf. It was felt by many that it was inappropriate for our president to dignify the deaths of those involved in the mass slaughter of Jews, based solely on their race. 32 Take your flocks and herds, as you have said, and go. One can see that the first Passover, along with each subsequent annual remembrance of Passover, was an event of great significance, one which was to be celebrated from that time on. For the Lord will pass through to kill the Egyptians. WebSurah 32:11 mentions an angel of death identified with Azrael. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. Every person in Egypt, whether an Israelite or an Egyptian, was worthy of Gods divine judgment. In the Book of Enoch, angels of punishment and destruction belong to a group of angels called satans with Satan as their leader. First they tempt, then accuse and finally punish and torment, both wicked humans and fallen angels. Now relax your hand! And the angel of the Lord was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. The dough was without yeast because they had been driven out(BS) of Egypt and did not have time to prepare food for themselves. Since He had spared their lives, He possessed them. This is the second death, the lake of fire. Neh. 11:4-8; 12:29). Exod. (AW) 28The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded(AX) Moses and Aaron. What do you think of the book Creation Unfolding by Ken Coulson? Let us heed His commandments well, for we belong to Him. Lu. ), New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition, Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition. 13:3, 9, 14, 16; cf. In the context of this chapter in First Corinthians, Paul has been speaking of a Christian who was living with the wife of his father (5:1). And also bless me.. God directed that the meaning of the celebration was to be explained to the children (13:8). Let no one seek to suffer in this way, but let no one dare to suggest that suffering in the life of the saint is inappropriate, the result of either sin or unbelief. So God, brought about one last plague, which was so terrible that it was certain to persuade Pharaoh to let his slaves go. 49The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner(CE) residing among you., 50All the Israelites did just what the Lord had commanded(CF) Moses and Aaron. When Moses spoke to Pharaoh about the Israelites, he said, Let My son go, that he may serve Me (Exod. (BW), 43The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, These are the regulations for the Passover meal:(BX). Like it or not, God is the Creator of the universe (in general) and of man (in particular). These include references in Numbers 9:1-4 , Numbers 28:16-25 , Deuteronomy 16:1-6 , and Leviticus 23:4-8 . He will see the blood on the sides and tops of the doorframes. Instead, verses 4-8 are Moses final retort to Pharaoh, made immediately after his demand that Moses leave. 20:11-15). For UK tax deductible donations click here. Let me outline some of them briefly. This is why the meal was to be eaten with an atmosphere of readiness and anticipation. Paul told them he had already acted (5:3-4), and that they should do likewise, by putting this man out of the assembly. As the tenth and final plague, the smiting of the firstborn of Egypt conclusively proved that the gods of Egypt were powerless, non-existent, while the God of Israel was all-powerful. Perhaps first, a little on angels in general will help. Go on to share how the original Passover heralded the coming of Christ as Son, and the glorious resurrection of Jesus the Saviour. And anyone, whether foreigner(AG) or native-born, who eats anything with yeast in it must be cut off(AH) from the community of Israel. No one is to leave the house until morning. New International Version (NIV). He willingly gave it up in obedience to God the Fathers specific requirement that the wages of sin had to be paid. 33 The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. Or three months of fleeing from your enemies while they pursue you? When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. For the Lord brought you out of Egypt with his mighty hand ( Exod. Now it came about at midnight that the Lord struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who sat on his throne to the firstborn of the captive who was in the dungeon, and all the firstborn of cattle. It is used 176 times in the NT with the vast majority (150) of the messengers being angelic spiritual beings, but only the context determines whether a human or celestial messenger is intended. He died for our sins; He bore the wrath of God, so that men could escape from the coming wrath of God, and could participate in His promised blessings (Isa. Finally, there is a brief account given of the plague itself, just as God had said through Moses. The reason why men find the judgment of God in the smiting of the firstborn so difficult to justify is that they do not grasp the seriousness of their own sin. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. But dont stop there! WebThe Passover. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. WebIt was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons. 12:5-7, 46-47). I am the Lord. What Israel did on that first Passover night was a prototype for all future Passover observances. APE-MAN? For the Lord will pass through to slay the Egyptians; and when He sees the blood upon the lintel and the two side posts, the Lord will pass over the door and will not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to slay you. (3) The Passover and the plague of the firstborn was proof of Gods possession of Israel. There would be no leftovers for dinner because they would be long gone before another meal could be eaten. Like the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the redemption of the firstborn, the Passover was to become a permanent part of Israels religious liturgy (cf. The answer is yes. Thus the fact that Christ is our Passover lamb necessitates maintaining purity in our lives, and in the church as well. The second is the instructions given to the Israelites regarding the Passover, which is Gods means of protecting His people from the plague. Does that mean that the angel of death doesn't exist in the monotheistic traditions? But when He sees the blood around your door, the Lord will pass over the door. English Standard Version By faith he kept the Passover and sprinkled the blood, so that the Destroyer of the firstborn might not touch them. At the same time, none of Israels firstborn, whether man or beast, was smitten. Ed, Issue 46, Winter 2023. Since a number of foreigners accompanied the Israelites out of Egypt (12:38), this was a necessary distinction. Bob was born and raised in a Christian home i More, The Net Pastors Journal, Eng. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. At midnight, God would go throughout Egypt, slaying the firstborn, from Pharaohs own son, to the firstborn son of the lowest slave. 33 The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. The plagues pointed out the sin of the Egyptians and their need to repent and believe in the God of Israel. One of the most commonly repeated phrases employed in conjunction with the Passover is with a mighty hand (Exod. Follow Christ's journey to the Cross. The tenth and final plague is described in several phases. the blood shall be for a token for you: i.e., Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed, Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, A signal, as a, flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular, To hop, skip over, to hesitate, to limp, to dance, Preposition | second person masculine plural, Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct | first person common singular, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct, Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa, The Israelites are driven out of the land, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Law: Exodus 12:13 The blood shall be to you (Exo. (4) The Passover Lamb was a model, a prototype (a type) of the Messiah, the Lamb of God through whom God would bring redemption to both Israel and the Gentiles (Exod. Surely this is evolution? His background is in geology and teaching. 3:20; 6:1; 11:1; 12:31-32). You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. Those who did not refrain from eating leavened bread were to be banned from the congregation of Israel, whether or not he was a native Israelite (cf. Since it is God the Lord (Jehovah/Yahweh) who as the Creator is the Giver of Life and the Taker of it, neither angels nor demons can act to remove life without the authorisation of the one true God. In the final verses of chapter 10, Pharaoh angrily demands that Moses and Aaron leave his presence, threatening that to do so again will mean their death (v. 28). 12:24-25). WebThe book gives the following examples of angels being executors: Angels were involved in the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1, 12-13). WebLater, in II Kings 19:35, the angel kills 185,000 Assyrian soldiers. The Angel of Death is a misnomer. (3) Verses 31-42 give a historical overview of the exodus, from the command to leave issued by Pharaoh to an account of the departure, showing that Gods promises had been carried out in accord with His scheduleto the very day. 51And on that very day the Lord brought the Israelites out of Egypt(CG) by their divisions.(CH). Ezekiel 9:4,6 And the LORD said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst thereof, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct, Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed, To hop, skip over, to hesitate, to limp, to dance, Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle, Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular, Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular, Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural, The Israelites are driven out of the land, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Law: Exodus 12:23 For Yahweh will pass through to strike (Exo. Great effort is taken here to establish the fact that the Passover is based upon Israels experience in time and space, and upon the direct revelation of God, made to and through Moses. (1) Verses 1-20 contain the revelation which God had given to Moses and Aaron. God had told Abraham that the oppressive nation (which we now know to be Egypt) which would enslave Israel would be punished (Gen. 15:14). WebIt was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons. 12The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, 2This month is to be for you the first month,(B) the first month of your year. Thus, every time the first boy was born to an Israelite family, the parents were reminded of their roots and the reason for their blessing, and every child was retold the story of the exodus. WebIt was by faith that Moses commanded the people of Israel to keep the Passover and to sprinkle blood on the doorposts so that the angel of death would not kill their firstborn sons. 35The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold(BK) and for clothing. For less than $5/mo. The hasty departure of the Israelites did not afford the time required to bake leavened bread (12:34, 39). And when your children ask you, What does this ceremony mean to you? then tell them, It is the Passover sacrifice to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.. In this passage and in 2 Samuel 24, the destroying angel is actually called the angel of the Lord, which many scholars take to be a reference to Christ in a pre-incarnate appearance. And also bless me.. So, the bottom line is there was no Angel of Death, or Death Angel involved in the Passover after all. Romans 8:38-39ESV / 492 helpful votes HelpfulNot Helpful That night, God sent the angel of The fact that God claimed to possess the firstborn, so that they needed to be redeemed (13:1-2; 11-16), evidenced Gods ownership. (2) The Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exod. The book of Hebrews reminds that there are specific heavenly angelic beings, designed to be ministering spirits (Hebrews 1:7) to the people of God on earth. English Standard Version The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. In the Book of Enoch, angels of punishment and destruction belong to a group of angels called satans with Satan as their leader. Like the Egyptians, the Israelites were sinners, fully deserving of divine wrath. (1) The Passover and the plague of the firstborn was a defeat of Egypts gods: On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstbornboth men and animalsand I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt; I am the Lord (Exod. 5The animals you choose must be year-old males without defect,(E) and you may take them from the sheep or the goats. For less than $5/mo. As I understand the sequence of events in chapters 10 and 11, Pharaoh had just demanded that Moses leave his presence, and warned that to return would mean death (10:28). Every child of God belongs to God, and must live in the light of belonging to Him. The animal was to be roasted whole over the fire, not boiled or eaten raw. 12:38, 43-49). For the Lord will pass through striking the Egyptians: and when he shall see the blood on the transom, and on both the posts, he will pass over the door of the house, and not suffer the destroyer to come into your houses and to hurt you. 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