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By faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of the blood, that the destroyer of the firstborn should not touch them.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

He kept (πεποιηκεν). Perfect active indicative of ποιεω, to make, "he has made," emphasizing the permanent nature of the feast.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Through faith he kept the passover. Greek, "he madepepoiēke—the passover," which means more, it seems to me, than that …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Through faith he kept.—Rather, By faith he has kept . The celebration of the Pa over and the sprinkling of the blood were…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. By faith Mos…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The final example of faith in connection with Moses concerns the Pa over. The verb “kept” (GK 4472) can also be translated “instituted.” Whichever …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Through faith he kept the Pa over, etc. This ought to have done much to commend faith to the Jews, for they held this first sacri…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Through faith he kept the passover
Which Moses made, or appointed by divine direction; he kept it, with all its rites and cere…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Isaac ble ed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. Present things are not the best things; no one knows love or hatred by having them or lackin…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After describing Moses’ faith concerning his actions in Egypt, the Apostle now shows what Moses did during the departure from Egypt. In this regard…

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