Exodus 12:12
Exodus · Old Testament · Chapter 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.”Exodus 12:12
What Does Exodus 12:12 Mean?
Exodus 12:12 is found in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Redemption.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Exodus 12:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 91:7“A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.”Numbers 33:4“For the Egyptians buried all their firstborn, which the LORD had smitten among them: upon their gods also the LORD executed judgments.”Exodus 12:23“For the LORD will pass through to smite the Egyptians; and when he seeth the blood upon the lintel, and on the two side posts, the LORD will pass over the door, and will not suffer the destroyer to come in unto your houses to smite you.”Psalms 82:6“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”Psalms 82:1“God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.”Isaiah 19:1“The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his presence, and the heart of Egypt shall melt in the midst of it.”Jeremiah 43:13“He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.”Amos 5:17“And in all vineyards shall be wailing: for I will pass through thee, saith the LORD.”Zephaniah 2:11“The LORD will be terrible unto them: for he will famish all the gods of the earth; and men shall worship him, every one from his place, even all the isles of the heathen.”Exodus 6:2“And God spake unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the LORD:”Exodus 11:4“And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt:”Exodus 12:29“And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle.”Ezekiel 12:16“But I will leave a few men of them from the sword, from the famine, and from the pestilence; that they may declare all their abominations among the heathen whither they come; and they shall know that I am the LORD.”John 10:34“Jesus answered them, Is it not written in your law, I said, Ye are gods?”Exodus 11:5“And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the first born of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts.”1 Chronicles 14:12“And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they were burned with fire.”Psalms 135:8“Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.”Isaiah 43:11“I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour.”Genesis 31:30“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father’s house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”Exodus 22:28“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.”
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