Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions. New Living Translation On that very day the LORD brought the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt like an army. English Standard Version And on that very day the LORD brought the people of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Berean Standard Bible And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on this very same day that YHWH brought out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt by their armies. King James Bible And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. New King James Version And it came to pass, on that very same day, that the LORD brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt according to their armies. New American Standard Bible And on that very day the LORD brought the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt according to their multitudes. NASB 1995 And on that same day the LORD brought the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. NASB 1977 And it came about on that same day that the LORD brought the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Legacy Standard Bible And on that same day Yahweh brought the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Amplified Bible And on that very same day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their hosts (tribal armies). Berean Annotated Bible And on that very day the LORD {YHWH} brought the Israelites (God prevails) out of the land of Egypt (land of bondage) by their divisions. Christian Standard Bible On that same day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt according to their military divisions. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that same day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt according to their divisions. American Standard Version And it came to pass the selfsame day, that Jehovah did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Contemporary English Version And on that same day the LORD brought Israel's families and tribes out of Egypt. English Revised Version And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation That very day the LORD brought all the Israelites out of Egypt in organized family groups. Good News Translation On that day the LORD brought the Israelite tribes out of Egypt. International Standard Version And on that very day, the LORD brought the Israelis out of the land of Egypt by their tribal divisions. NET Bible And on this very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their regiments. New Heart English Bible It happened the same day, that the LORD brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their regiments. Webster's Bible Translation And it came to pass the same day, that the LORD brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. World English Bible That same day, Yahweh brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd it comes to pass on this very same day, YHWH has brought out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt by their hosts. Berean Literal Bible And it came to pass on this very same day that YHWH brought out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt by their armies. Young's Literal Translation And it cometh to pass in this self-same day, Jehovah hath brought out the sons of Israel from the land of Egypt, by their hosts. Smith's Literal Translation And it will be in this self-same day, Jehovah brought forth the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt with their armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the same day the Lord brought forth the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their companies. Catholic Public Domain Version And on the same day, the Lord led the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their companies. New American Bible On that same day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt company by company. New Revised Standard Version That very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt, company by company. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd it came to pass on that very day that the LORD brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt with all their hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And it was in this day LORD JEHOVAH brought out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt, all their hosts. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And it came to pass the selfsame day that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation And it came to pass in that day that the Lord brought out the children of Israel from the land of Egypt with their forces. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Instructions for the Passover…50Then all the Israelites did this—they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron. 51And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions. Cross References And on that very day Genesis 17:23 On that very day Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money—every male among the members of Abraham’s household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. Genesis 7:13 On that very day Noah entered the ark, along with his sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and his wife, and the three wives of his sons— the LORD brought the Israelites Deuteronomy 6:21 then you are to tell him, “We were slaves of Pharaoh in Egypt, but the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand. Psalm 105:43 He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. Psalm 136:11 and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever. out of the land of Egypt Deuteronomy 6:12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Exodus 20:2 “I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. Jeremiah 11:4 which I commanded your forefathers when I brought them out of the land of Egypt, out of the iron furnace, saying, ‘Obey Me, and do everything I command you, and you will be My people, and I will be your God.’ by their divisions. Numbers 10:14 First, the divisions of the camp of Judah set out under their standard, with Nahshon son of Amminadab in command. Numbers 1:52 The Israelites are to camp by their divisions, each man in his own camp and under his own standard. Exodus 6:6-8 Therefore tell the Israelites: ‘I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians and deliver you from their bondage. I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with mighty acts of judgment. / I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians. / And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Exodus 13:3 So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten. Exodus 14:30-31 That day the LORD saved Israel from the hand of the Egyptians, and Israel saw the Egyptians dead on the shore. / When Israel saw the great power that the LORD had exercised over the Egyptians, the people feared the LORD and believed in Him and in His servant Moses. Deuteronomy 4:34 Or has any god tried to take as his own a nation out of another nation—by trials, signs, wonders, and war, by a strong hand and an outstretched arm, and by great terrors—as the LORD your God did for you in Egypt, before your eyes? Joshua 24:5-7 Then I sent Moses and Aaron, and I afflicted the Egyptians by what I did there, and afterward I brought you out. / When I brought your fathers out of Egypt and you reached the Red Sea, the Egyptians pursued them with chariots and horsemen as far as the Red Sea. / So your fathers cried out to the LORD, and He put darkness between you and the Egyptians, over whom He brought the sea and engulfed them. Your very eyes saw what I did to the Egyptians. Then you lived in the wilderness for a long time. Nehemiah 9:9-11 You saw the affliction of our fathers in Egypt; You heard their cry at the Red Sea. / You performed signs and wonders against Pharaoh, all his officials, and all the people of his land, for You knew they had acted with arrogance against our fathers. You made a name for Yourself that endures to this day. / You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Treasury of Scripture And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the LORD did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. no reference Jump to Previous Armies Children Divisions Egypt Hosts Israel Israelites Selfsame Self-SameJump to Next Armies Children Divisions Egypt Hosts Israel Israelites Selfsame Self-SameExodus 12 1. The beginning of the year is changed3. The Passover is instituted 11. The import of the rite of the Passover 15. Unleavened bread 29. The firstborn are slain 31. The Israelites are driven out of the land 37. They come to Succoth 41. The time of their sojourning 43. The ordinance of the Passover And on that very day This phrase emphasizes the immediacy and precision of God's timing. The deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt occurred exactly as God had promised. This reflects God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. The phrase "that very day" underscores the culmination of the Passover event, which was a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking the transition from slavery to freedom. the LORD brought the Israelites out of the land of Egypt by their divisions Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who demonstrates His power and faithfulness by delivering His people from bondage. 2. The Israelites The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who were enslaved in Egypt and are now being led to freedom. 3. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved for 430 years, representing a place of bondage and oppression. 4. Divisions (Hebrew: ????????, "tsiv'ot") Refers to the organized groups or hosts of the Israelites as they left Egypt, indicating order and structure in their departure. 5. The Exodus Event The pivotal moment in Israel's history when God fulfilled His promise to deliver His people from slavery, marking the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessGod keeps His promises, as seen in the fulfillment of His covenant with Abraham. Believers can trust in God's faithfulness in their own lives. Deliverance from Bondage Just as God delivered Israel from physical slavery, He delivers believers from spiritual bondage through Christ. Reflect on areas where you need God's deliverance today. Divine Timing The phrase "on that very day" emphasizes God's perfect timing. Trust in God's timing for events in your life, even when it seems delayed. Order and Structure The mention of "divisions" suggests that God values order. Consider how you can bring order and structure to your spiritual life and community. Identity and Purpose The Exodus was foundational to Israel's identity. Reflect on how your deliverance through Christ shapes your identity and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 12:51?2. How does Exodus 12:51 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role did obedience play in the Israelites' deliverance in Exodus 12:51? 4. How can we apply the concept of divine timing from Exodus 12:51 today? 5. How does Exodus 12:51 connect to God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis? 6. What lessons on community deliverance can we learn from Exodus 12:51? 7. How does Exodus 12:51 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Exodus 12:51? 9. How does Exodus 12:51 relate to the theme of liberation in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 12? 11. How do Christians perceive the significance of Juneteenth? 12. What is the purpose of a Passover Seder? 13. Numbers 7:10–11: Why would God require each tribe to offer exactly the same items rather than reflecting different tribal resources? 14. Exodus 39:30-31: Where would Israelite artisans gain the advanced metallurgical knowledge to create the gold plate with the inscription 'Holy to the Lord'? What Does Exodus 12:51 Mean And on that very day• Scripture pinpoints a specific calendar day, underscoring God’s precision and faithfulness. Exodus 12:41 notes the deliverance occurred “at the end of 430 years, to the very day,” fulfilling the timetable promised in Genesis 15:13-14. • God’s timing is perfect: Galatians 4:4 shows the same principle in Christ’s advent—He acts neither early nor late. • This detail reassures believers that the Lord remembers exact promises and keeps them without delay (cf. Psalm 105:8-9). the LORD brought • The subject is Yahweh, the covenant-keeping God who personally intervenes. He is not distant; Exodus 3:7-8 records His declaration, “I have come down to deliver them.” • Salvation is always the Lord’s work; Israel contributed nothing but obedience to apply the Passover blood (Exodus 12:13). Ephesians 2:8-9 echoes the same truth for the New Covenant believer. • The verb “brought” pictures a decisive rescue, mirrored later in Colossians 1:13 where God “rescued us from the dominion of darkness.” the Israelites out of the land of Egypt • A literal mass departure of God’s chosen nation from a literal land. This is not myth but history (cf. Exodus 13:3; Joshua 24:6). • Egypt in Scripture often represents bondage to sin; the exodus foreshadows redemption in Christ (1 Corinthians 10:1-2, 6). • The phrase highlights God’s power over the greatest empire of the day—ten plagues had shattered every Egyptian deity (Exodus 12:12). by their divisions • Israel left in orderly, tribal units, ready for future military and worship structure (Exodus 6:14-25; Numbers 2:1-34). • Orderliness reflects God’s character (1 Corinthians 14:33). He transforms slaves into an organized people prepared to serve Him. • The same pattern appears in the church, where believers are arranged by gifts and callings for unified mission (Ephesians 4:11-16). summary Exodus 12:51 records the exact, sovereign, and orderly deliverance God accomplished for His people. On the very day foretold, the LORD Himself led Israel out from real bondage, mustering them tribe by tribe for a new life under His rule. The verse celebrates God’s reliability, His saving power, and His intent to fashion a redeemed people into an organized community that reflects His glory. (51) This last verse of the chapter would more appropriately commence Exodus 13, with which it is to be united. Translate--"And it came to pass, on the self same day that the Lord brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies, that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying," &c.By their armies.--See Note 2 on Exodus 13:18. Verse 51. - This verse should be transferred to the commencement of the next chapter, which should run as follows: - "And it came to pass - on the self-same day that the Lord brought the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies - that the Lord spake unto Moses, saying," etc. The word "armies," which at first sight may seem inappropriate, occurs also in ch. 6:26. It is probably intended to mark that the people were thoroughly organised, and marshalled in divisions resembling those of an army. |
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