Exodus 12:26

“And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And it shall come to passe, when your children shall say vnto you, What meane you by this seruice?
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"And when your children say to you, 'What does this rite mean to you?'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?
- American Standard Version (1901)

And when your children say to you, What is the reason of this act of worship?
- Basic English Bible

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say to you, What mean ye by this service?
- Darby Bible

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say to you, What mean you by this service?
- Webster's Bible

It will happen, when your children ask you, 'What do you mean by this service?'
- World English Bible

and it hath come to pass when your sons say unto you, What [is] this service ye have?
- Youngs Literal Bible

And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you: What mean ye by this service?
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Exodus 12:26


12:27 The people bowed the head and worshipped - They hereby signified their submission to this institution as a law, and their thankfulness for it as a favour and privilege.


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