Exodus 13:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.”
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Read Full Chapter →Moses commands Israel to remember their deliverance from Egypt and to observe the unleavened bread requirement.
The Context of Exodus 13:3
Moses instructs the people to commemorate their deliverance.
What Does Exodus 13:3 Mean?
Moses now addresses the people directly, calling them to remember their exodus from Egypt as a landmark event in their history. This remembrance is not merely mental but requires active observance through dietary law—no leavened bread is to be eaten.
The use of 'strength of hand' emphasizes God's direct intervention. The prohibition on leavened bread becomes a physical reminder of the deliverance, as leaven represents corruption and the unleavened bread recalls the haste of their departure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 13:3
What does Exodus 13:3 mean?
Moses commands Israel to remember their deliverance from Egypt and to observe the unleavened bread requirement.
What is the context of Exodus 13:3?
Moses instructs the people to commemorate their deliverance.