Exodus 13:14-15

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Exodus 13

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14 It shall be, when your son asks you in time to come, saying, ‘What is this?’ that you shall tell him, ‘By strength of hand YHWH brought us out from Egypt, from the house of bondage. 15 When Pharaoh stubbornly refused to let us go, YHWH killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man, and the firstborn of livestock. Therefore I sacrifice to YHWH all that opens the womb, being males; but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.’ Exodus 13:14-15WEB

Classification

The Command[/Principle]

This passage contains a positive command, directed toward Israel: "It shall be, when your son asks you in time to come, saying, ‘What is this?’ that you shall tell him, [How YHWH rescued you from Egypt]".

Categories

This command is part of the Moral Law. It is relevant to an understanding of Family Regulations.

This law contributes to our understanding of righteous Parenting, as it talks about the way a father should speak to his son. It also pertains directly to observance of a Holiday.




Fulfillment

Parents are still enjoined to teach their children about the Bible, and the reasons for all Christian Practice.


Notes on Interpretation/Application

Interpretation 1

Interpretation 2