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Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, `On the tenth day of this month, they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to their fathers` houses, a lamb for a household;

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The Principle of Preparation

Commentators note the lamb was chosen on the tenth day, four days before it was sacrificed. This allowed time for careful inspection to ensure it was without blemish and also prepared the family's hearts. Charles Spurgeon applies this by urging believers not to rush into worship, but to thoughtfully prepare their hearts and minds before approaching God.

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Exodus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Exodus 12:3

18th Century

Theologian

A lamb - The Hebrew word is general, meaning either a sheep or a goat—male or female—and of any age; the age and sex are therefore especiall…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 12:3

19th Century

Bishop

In the tenth day. —It is evident that this direction must have been given before the tenth day had arrived, probably some days bef…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 12:3–4

19th Century

Preacher

Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to the hous…

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Exodus 12:3

16th Century

Theologian

Speak ye unto all. A question is asked on this passage: why, when one Lamb alone was offered in sacrifice for the reconciliation of the Ch…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 12:3

17th Century

Pastor

Speak to all the congregation of Israel That is, to the elders of the people, and heads of families; unless we can suppos…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 12:1–20

17th Century

Minister

The Lord makes all things new to those whom he delivers from the bondage of Satan, and takes to himself to be his people. The time when he does thi…

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