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It is a night to be much observed to Yahweh for bringing them out from the land of Egypt. This is that night of Yahweh, to be much observed of all the children of Israel throughout their generations.
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More Than a Ritual
Commentators explain that God instituted the Passover not as a cold, empty ritual, but as a perpetual act of remembrance. John Calvin notes its purpose was to foster gratitude and advance piety. This night was to be "much observed" so that the memory of God's powerful redemption would never be forgotten by His people.
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Exodus
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16th Century
Protestant
It is a night to be much observed. He shows that the Israelites have good reason to sacrifice to God with a solemn ceremony year by year f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
It is a night to be much observed to the Lord Or "a night of observations" F20 , in which many things are…
Presbyterian
The children of Israel set out without delay. A mixed multitude went with them. Some, perhaps, were willing to leave their country, devastated by p…
