Exodus 12:40
“Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.”
Exodus 12:40 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the abode of the children of Israel that they made in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Now the time that the children of Israel dwelt in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.
- DARBYDarby
- And the residence of the children of Israel that they resided in Egypt was four hundred and thirty years.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now the time that the children of Israel lived in Egypt was four hundred thirty years.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And the dwelling of the sons of Israel which they have dwelt in Egypt is four hundred and thirty years;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The sojourning of the children of Israel in Egypt lasted four hundred and thirty years.
Context: Exodus 12
38And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle.
39And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.
40Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years.
41And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the LORD went out from the land of Egypt.
42It is a night to be much observed unto the LORD for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the LORD to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.
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.