Exodus 13:5 Meaning and Explanation
“And it shall be when the LORD shall bring thee into the land of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, which he sware unto thy fathers to give thee, a land flowing with milk and honey, that thou shalt keep this service in this month.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →When God brings Israel into the Promised Land, they must continue to observe the Passover and unleavened bread observance in the month of Abib.
The Context of Exodus 13:5
The law applies not just to the exodus but to future generations in the Promised Land.
What Does Exodus 13:5 Mean?
The covenant promise to the fathers is about to be fulfilled: God will bring the people into a land inhabited by five nations. The description 'flowing with milk and honey' conveys abundance and fertility, emphasizing God's generous provision to His covenant people.
The observance of the Passover and unleavened bread is not a temporary measure for the wilderness but a permanent practice to continue throughout the generations in the land. This service anchors the Israelites to the memory of their deliverance whenever they celebrate it.
Frequently Asked Questions About Exodus 13:5
What does Exodus 13:5 mean?
When God brings Israel into the Promised Land, they must continue to observe the Passover and unleavened bread observance in the month of Abib.
What is the context of Exodus 13:5?
The law applies not just to the exodus but to future generations in the Promised Land.