Exodus 12:50
Thus did all the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.
Original Language Analysis
עָשֽׂוּ׃
Thus did
H6213
עָשֽׂוּ׃
Thus did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
1 of 13
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
2 of 13
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנֵ֣י
all the children
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
all the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
3 of 13
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל
of Israel
Strong's:
H3478
Word #:
4 of 13
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 13
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְהוָ֛ה
as the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֛ה
as the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
7 of 13
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
וְאֶֽת
H853
וְאֶֽת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
10 of 13
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Historical Context
This obedience required coordinating hundreds of thousands of households to simultaneously select lambs, apply blood, prepare the meal, and prepare for departure. Such unity demonstrated genuine faith.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Israel's obedience before seeing deliverance challenge you to act on God's word ahead of visible confirmation?
- What does the comprehensive obedience of the entire nation teach about the importance of unified faithfulness in churches?
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Analysis & Commentary
The summary statement 'all the children of Israel did as the LORD commanded' emphasizes comprehensive obedience. Moses and Aaron faithfully transmitted God's word; Israel faithfully obeyed. This unified response—from leadership through the entire nation—demonstrates the people's faith. The obedience preceded deliverance, showing that faith acts on God's word before seeing results.