EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:2 In addition to the yearly sacrifice of the Passover (see Exodus 12:1), Israel is also called to CONSECRATE to the Lord ALL THE FIRSTBORN in Israel, whether animal or human. The instructions for how and why this is to be done are given in Exodus 13:11. This reminds Israel t... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:3 The repeated statement that the Lord brought his people out BY A STRONG HAND (also vv. Exodus 13:9, Exodus 13:14, Exodus 13:16) is the reason Israel is called to be faithful in keeping both the Feast of Unleavened Bread (vv. Exodus 13:3, Exodus 13:9) and the consecration o... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:6 These instructions relate to the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which begins with the celebration of Passover and is observed for SEVEN DAYS (see Exodus 12:14). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:9 The Lord’s rules should govern Israel so fully that they would be obvious, like marks ON YOUR HAND and BETWEEN YOUR EYES (also v. Exodus 13:16). THAT THE LAW OF THE LORD MAY BE IN YOUR MOUTH. They are to remind themselves and their children about the Lord’s rules (Deuteron... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:11 SET APART TO THE LORD ALL THAT FIRST OPENS THE WOMB (v. Exodus 13:12). Every firstborn was regarded as belonging to the Lord. AND WHEN IN TIME TO COME YOUR SON ASKS YOU, “WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?” YOU SHALL SAY... (vv. Exodus 13:14). Parents were to explain to their children... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:17 Although the Lord has clearly shown that he can bring his people victoriously through THE LAND OF THE PHILISTINES, he mercifully chooses to take them on another route that will not lead to immediate armed conflict. However, this route will result in Israel being hemmed in... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:18 TOWARD THE RED SEA. Here and in other accounts of the crossing of the sea, the water is referred to as _Yam Sup_ (see also Exodus 15:4; Deuteronomy 11:4; Psalms 106:7, Psalms 106:9, Psalms 106:22). Some modern scholars interpret _Yam Sup_ as “Sea of Reeds/Papyrus.” Becaus... [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:19 Taking the BONES OF JOSEPH to Canaan fulfilled his last wishes (Genesis 50:24) and reaffirmed that God had kept his promises. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
EXODUS—NOTE ON EXODUS 13:21 Throughout the events of Exodus 1:1, CLOUD and FIRE signify God’s presence (Exodus 3:2; Exodus 16:10; Exodus 19:18; Exodus 40:38). ⇐... [ Continue Reading ]