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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exodus 12:42

A night to be much observed] This rendering rests on the injunction in Exodus 12:14. The Heb. is literally 'a night of watching unto the Lord,' i.e. a night of vigil or watch-festival.

43-49· These directions regarding the lawful participants in the Passover seem to be introduced here in consequence of what is said about the 'mixed multitude' in Exodus 12:38. The Passover is only for those who through circumcision have entered into the covenant with Jehovah. Similarly, in the Christian church baptism, which corresponds to circumcision as an initiatory rite, is necessary to partaking of the Lord's Supper.

46. See on Exodus 12:9; Exodus 12:10.

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