Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?
Holman Bible
When your children
International Standard Version
And when your children say to you, "What does this ritual mean?'
A Conservative Version
And it shall come to pass, when your sons shall say to you, What do ye mean by this service?
American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?
Amplified
When your children say to you, ‘What does this service mean to you?’
Bible in Basic English
And when your children say to you, What is the reason of this act of worship?
Darby Translation
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say to you, What mean ye by this service?
Julia Smith Translation
And it shall be when your sons shall say to you, What this service to you?
King James 2000
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean you by this service?
Lexham Expanded Bible
{And} when your children say to you, 'What [is] this {religious custom} for you?'
Modern King James verseion
And it will be, when your sons shall say to you, What is this service to you?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And when your children ask you, 'What manner of service is this ye do?'
NET Bible
When your children ask you, 'What does this ceremony mean to you?' --
New Heart English Bible
It will happen, when your children ask you, 'What do you mean by this service?'
The Emphasized Bible
and it shall come to pass that your sons shall say unto you, - What is this your service?
Webster
And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say to you, What mean you by this service?
World English Bible
It will happen, when your children ask you, 'What do you mean by this service?'
Youngs Literal Translation
and it hath come to pass when your sons say unto you, What is this service ye have?
Themes
Communion of the lord's supper » Prefigured
Egypt » History of israel in » The passover instituted
Feast of the passover » Children to be taught the nature and design of
Israel » Instituted » Passover
Missionaries » In giving a reason for their faith
Month » Abib (april) » Passover instituted and celebrated in
Interlinear
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Exodus 12:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions For The Passover
25
When you enter the land Jehovah will give you, as he has promised, you shall observe this rite.
26
Cross References
Exodus 13:14-15
In the future when your children ask you, 'What does this mean?' tell them: 'Jehovah used his mighty hand to bring us out of slavery in Egypt.''
Deuteronomy 32:7
Remember the days of old. Think about all the past generations. Ask your fathers to remind you, and your elders to tell you.
Joshua 4:6-7
This may be a sign among you when your children ask their fathers what is the meaning of these stones?
Joshua 4:21-24
He spoke to the children of Israel: When your children will ask their fathers in time to come, what these stones mean?
Psalm 78:3-6
That we have heard and known and our fathers have told us.
Psalm 145:4
One generation shall praise your works to another. They will declare your mighty acts.
Isaiah 38:19
The living, yes the living praise you, as I am doing today! Fathers tell their children about your faithfulness.
Ephesians 6:4
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger but nurture them in the discipline and instruction of God.
Exodus 10:2
I did this because I want you to tell your children and your grandchildren about the mighty things and the signs I have done in Egypt. Then all of you will know that I am Jehovah.
Exodus 13:8-9
On that day tell your children: 'We do this because of what Jehovah did for us when we left Egypt.'
Exodus 13:22
The pillar of cloud was always in front of the people during the day, and the pillar of fire at night.
Deuteronomy 6:7
Carefully teach them to your sons. Talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way. Speak about them when you lie down, and when you rise up.
Deuteronomy 11:19
Teach them to your children! Talk about them in your home and away. Speak of them when you lie down or get up.