Exodus 12:33
“And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.”
Exodus 12:33 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the Egyptians pressed the people to go forth out of the land speedily, saying: We shall all die.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, to send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We are all dead men.
- DARBYDarby
- And the Egyptians urged the people, to send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We are all dead men!
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The Egyptians were urgent with the people, to send them out of the land in haste, for they said, We are all dead men.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the Egyptians are urgent on the people, hasting to send them away out of the land, for they said, 'We are all dead;'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The Egyptians urged the people to leave the land quickly, for they said, "We are all dead men."
Context: Exodus 12
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.
32Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.
33And the Egyptians were urgent upon the people, that they might send them out of the land in haste; for they said, We be all dead men.
34And the people took their dough before it was leavened, their kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes upon their shoulders.
35And the children of Israel did according to the word of Moses; and they borrowed of the Egyptians jewels of silver, and jewels of gold, and raiment:
About Exodus 12: Passover
God institutes Passover
Commentary
Exodus 12 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt. In this chapter, God instructs Moses and Aaron to tell the Israelites to prepare for the Passover, a special meal that will be a sign of their deliverance from bondage. The instructions are very specific, from the selection of the lamb to the preparation of the meal. The meal is to be eaten in haste, with the Israelites ready to leave Egypt at a moment’s notice.