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Exodus 12:42Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

This is the observable night of the Lord, when he brought them forth out of the land of Egypt: this night all the children of Israel must observe in their generations.

Douay-Rheims

לֵ֣יל שִׁמֻּרִ֥ים הוּא֙ לַֽיהוָ֔ה לְהוֹצִיאָ֖ם מֵאֶ֣רֶץ מִצְרָ֑יִם הֽוּא־הַלַּ֤יְלָה הַזֶּה֙ לַֽיהוָ֔ה שִׁמֻּרִ֛ים לְכָל־בְּנֵ֥י יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְדֹרֹתָֽם׃

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Philaret of Moscow (Drosdow)

19th centuryChurch Father

Those who partook of the lamb were instructed to remain in solemn vigilance throughout the night. In a similar manner, we are called to remain alert regarding the profound act of our salvation, in line with the apostle's exhortation: Be watchful, vigilant, etc. 1 Pet. 5:8.

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