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Berean Standard Bible

“you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.”

Exodus 12:27

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Just before the exodus, God gives instructions for the Passover, and Moses passes them to the elders. The people are told that future generations will ask about the ritual and must be given an answer.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

you are to reply, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the LORD, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt when He struck down the Egyptians and spared our homes.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped.

World English Bible (WEB)

that you shall say, ‘It is the sacrifice of Yahweh’s Passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he struck the Egyptians, and spared our houses.’” The people bowed their heads and worshiped.

King James Version (KJV)

That ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of the LORD’S passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.

American Standard Version (ASV)

that ye shall say, It is the sacrifice of Jehovah`s passover, who passed over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he smote the Egyptians, and delivered our houses. And the people bowed the head and worshipped.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then you will say, This is the offering of the Lord's Passover; for he went over the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt, when he sent death on the Egyptians, and kept our families safe. And the people gave worship with bent heads.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Vosotros responderéis: Es la víctima de la Pascua de Jehová, el cual pasó las casas de los hijos de Israel en Egipto, cuando hirió á los Egipcios, y libró nuestras casas. Entonces el pueblo se inclinó y adoró.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

ustedes les responderán: “Es la celebración del paso del Señor, porque pasó de largo por los hogares del pueblo de Israel cuando mató a los egipcios. Pasó de largo por nuestras casas y no entró a destruirnos”». Y todos los israelitas inclinaron la cabeza y adoraron,

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