Exodus 12:28

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then the people of Isra'el went and did as ADONAI had ordered Moshe and Aharon - that is what they did.

Berean Standard Bible:

And the Israelites went and did just what the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.

American Standard Version:

And the children of Israel went and did so; as Jehovah had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And the children^{H1121} of Israel^{H3478} went away^{H3212}, and did^{H6213} as the LORD^{H3068} had commanded^{H6680} Moses^{H4872} and Aaron^{H175}, so did^{H6213} they.

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Commentary for Exodus 12:28

1. **Themes:**
- **Obedience to God's Commands:** Exodus 12:28 emphasizes the Israelites' obedience to the instructions given by God through Moses and Aaron regarding the Passover. This theme of obedience is central to the narrative, as the Israelites' actions are in direct response to divine command.
- **Deliverance and Redemption:** The verse is part of the Passover narrative, which is a foundational event in Jewish history and theology, symbolizing God's deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
- **Covenant Relationship:** The Israelites' obedience is a sign of their covenant relationship with God. Their compliance with God's commands is essential for their role as God's chosen people.

2. **Historical Context:**
- **The Exodus:** This verse is set within the broader context of the Exodus, which is the story of the Israelites' liberation from Egypt. The Israelites are on the cusp of their departure after a series of plagues that God brought upon Egypt to convince Pharaoh to release them.
- **The Passover:** Specifically, Exodus 12 details the institution of the Passover meal. God commands the Israelites to sacrifice a lamb and mark their doorposts with its blood so that the angel of death will pass over their homes, sparing their firstborn. This is a direct precursor to the final plague that will finally lead to Pharaoh releasing the Israelites.
- **The Exodus and the Formation of Israel:** The events of Exodus, including the Passover, are pivotal in the formation of the Israelite identity. The obedience of the Israelites in this verse is part of a larger narrative that establishes them as a nation chosen by God, with a distinct set of practices and beliefs.

In summary, Exodus 12:28 highlights the Israelites' obedience to God's commands in preparation for the first Passover, an act that is integral to their deliverance from Egypt and foundational to their identity as God's covenant people.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
2. Strong's Number: H3478
   There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
   Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
   Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
   Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel.
   
3. Strong's Number: H3212
   There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יָלַךְ
   Transliteration: yâlak
   Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
   Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak.
   
4. Strong's Number: H6213
   There are 2286 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָשָׂה
   Transliteration: ʻâsâh
   Pronunciation: aw-saw'
   Description: a primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application; accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3068
   There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהֹוָה
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
   Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.
   
6. Strong's Number: H6680
   There are 475 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: צָוָה
   Transliteration: tsâvâh
   Pronunciation: tsaw-vaw'
   Description: a primitive root; (intensively) to constitute, enjoin; appoint, (for-) bid, (give a) charge, (give a, give in, send with) command(-er, -ment), send a messenger, put, (set) in order.
   
7. Strong's Number: H4872
   There are 704 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֹשֶׁה
   Transliteration: Môsheh
   Pronunciation: mo-sheh'
   Description: from מָשָׁה; drawing out (of the water), i.e. rescued; Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver; Moses.
   
8. Strong's Number: H175
   There are 480 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אַהֲרוֹן
   Transliteration: ʼAhărôwn
   Pronunciation: a-har-one'
   Description: of uncertain derivation; Aharon, the brother of Moses; Aaron.