God's Word Translation

Exodus 12:40-43 God's Word Translation (GW)

40. The Israelites had been living in Egypt for 430 years.

41. After exactly 430 years all the Lord’s people left Egypt in organized family groups.

42. That night the Lord kept watch to take them out of Egypt. (All Israelites in future generations must keep watch on this night, since it is dedicated to the Lord.)

43. The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “These are the rules for the Passover:“No foreigner may eat the Passover meal.