Exodus 12:29 · KJV

"And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle."

King James Version

Passage Context

²⁷That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD'S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.

²⁸And the children of Israel went away, and did as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.

²⁹And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.

³⁰And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead.

³¹And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.

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Reflection Questions

What does God's judgment teach you about His holiness?

How do you reconcile God's justice with His mercy?

When have you witnessed the consequences of disobedience?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on the importance of obedience to God's commands in your life.

justice

Consider how you can promote justice and mercy in your community.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

The death of the firstborn in Egypt foreshadows the sacrificial death of Jesus, the firstborn Son of God, who brings salvation to humanity.

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