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Book of Exodus - Chapter 12 - Verse 12

12:12
For I will pass through the land of Egypt this night, and will smite all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgment: I am the LORD.

Meaning

This verse from the book of Exodus in the Bible describes a pivotal moment in the story of the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. In this passage, God speaks to Moses and informs him of the final plague He will send upon the land of Egypt. The plague involves the death of all the firstborn in the land, both human and animal, as a punishment for the Pharaoh's stubbornness and refusal to let the Israelites go. This act of judgment is also a demonstration of God's power and authority over the Egyptian gods, as He declares that He will execute judgment against them. By carrying out this plague, God shows His supremacy and fulfills His promise to deliver His people from slavery in Egypt. The verse serves as a reminder of God's justice and sovereignty, as well as His protection and faithfulness towards those who trust in Him.

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