New International Reader's Version

Exodus 12:20-26 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

20. Do not eat anything that is made with yeast. No matter where you live, eat bread that is made without yeast."

21. Then Moses sent for all of the elders of Israel. He said to them, "Go at once. Choose the animals for your families. Each family must kill a Passover lamb.

22. Get a branch of a hyssop plant. Dip it into the blood in the bowl. Put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. None of you can go out the door of your house until morning.

23. "The Lord will go through the land to strike the Egyptians down. He'll see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. He will pass over that house. He won't let the destroying angel enter your homes to kill you.

24. "Obey all of these directions. It's a law for you and your children after you for all time to come.

25. The Lord will give you the land, just as he promised. When you enter it, keep this holy day.

26. "Your children will ask you, 'What does this holy day mean to you?'