Exodus 12:7
And they shall take of the blood, and strike it on the two side posts and on the upper door post of the houses, wherein they shall eat it.
Original Language Analysis
וְלָֽקְחוּ֙
And they shall take
H3947
וְלָֽקְחוּ֙
And they shall take
Strong's:
H3947
Word #:
1 of 15
to take (in the widest variety of applications)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
2 of 15
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַדָּ֔ם
of the blood
H1818
הַדָּ֔ם
of the blood
Strong's:
H1818
Word #:
3 of 15
blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshe
וְנָֽתְנ֛וּ
and strike
H5414
וְנָֽתְנ֛וּ
and strike
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
4 of 15
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
5 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
וְעַל
H5921
וְעַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
8 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
עַ֚ל
H5921
עַ֚ל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
10 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
הַבָּ֣תִּ֔ים
of the houses
H1004
הַבָּ֣תִּ֔ים
of the houses
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
11 of 15
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 15
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יֹֽאכְל֥וּ
wherein they shall eat
H398
יֹֽאכְל֥וּ
wherein they shall eat
Strong's:
H398
Word #:
13 of 15
to eat (literally or figuratively)
Cross References
Hebrews 11:28Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.Hebrews 9:22And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;Hebrews 10:14For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified.1 Peter 1:2Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied.
Historical Context
Egyptian doorways were stone or mud-brick frames. The blood would have been highly visible, marking Israelite homes distinctly from Egyptian dwellings.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the public application of blood challenge modern privatized faith that avoids open identification with Christ?
- What does passing through a blood-marked doorway teach about entering salvation through Christ alone?
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Analysis & Commentary
The blood application 'on the two side posts and on the upper door post' created a three-sided frame through which the household entered and exited—a blood-marked portal of salvation. The Hebrew 'mashach' (מָשַׁח) means to smear or anoint, requiring visible application. No blood on the threshold, as it must not be trampled (Hebrews 10:29). This anticipates Christ's blood applied for our protection.