Exodus 13:14 · KJV

"And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:"

King James Version

Passage Context

¹²That thou shalt set apart unto the LORD all that openeth the matrix, and every firstling that cometh of a beast which thou hast; the males shall be the LORD'S.

¹³And every firstling of an ass thou shalt redeem with a lamb; and if thou wilt not redeem it, then thou shalt break his neck: and all the firstborn of man among thy children shalt thou redeem.

¹⁴And it shall be when thy son asketh thee in time to come, saying, What is this? that thou shalt say unto him, By strength of hand the LORD brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage:

¹⁵And it came to pass, when Pharaoh would hardly let us go, that the LORD slew all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of beast: therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all that openeth the matrix, being males; but all the firstborn of my children I redeem.

¹⁶And it shall be for a token upon thine hand, and for frontlets between thine eyes: for by strength of hand the LORD brought us forth out of Egypt.

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Reflection Questions

How do you explain your faith to others?

What does God's deliverance mean for you personally?

When have you experienced a moment of divine intervention?

Life Application

faith

Share your faith story with someone who is curious.

family

Discuss the significance of your spiritual heritage with your children.

People in This Verse

MosesBoth

A central figure in the Old Testament, Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. He is known for his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet.

First appearance: Exodus 2:1

Places in This Verse

Egypt(Egypt today)

Ancient Egypt was a powerful civilization known for its pharaohs and pyramids. It was the place of Israelite bondage before their liberation.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

The instruction to explain the significance of the exodus to future generations reflects Jesus' teaching on the importance of remembering His works.

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