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Book of Exodus - Chapter 12 - Verse 37

12:37
And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children.

Meaning

In this verse from the Book of Exodus, we learn of the journey of the children of Israel as they traveled from Rameses to Succoth. This journey, which took place during the time of the Exodus, demonstrates the vast number of Israelites who left Egypt to escape slavery and oppression. The verse specifically mentions that there were about six hundred thousand men on foot, not including women and children, which indicates the sheer magnitude of the Israelite population at the time. This journey symbolizes the beginning of the Israelites' trek towards the Promised Land, as they followed Moses out of Egypt and towards the freedom that awaited them. The significance of this journey is not just in the physical travel from one place to another, but in the spiritual and emotional transformation that occurred as the Israelites began their quest for a land of their own. This verse serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience and faith of the Israelites as they set out on this monumental journey.

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