Graphic Bible · Scene 14 of 16

Exodus 12:40-42. A night of vigil. Editorial reflection: a night procession with families and livestock beneath stars, small lamps among the travelers. Bronze Age Exodus setting, not first-century staging. One 16:9 single scene. No text or lettering.
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Exodus 12:40-42

A night of vigil

A lamb for the household · Exodus 12

Story guide: After 430 years in Egypt, Yahweh’s hosts go out on a night of vigil for all generations.

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40The dwelling of the sons of Israel, who lived in Egypt, was four hundred thirty years.

41And at the end of four hundred and thirty years, on that very day, all the hosts of Yahweh went out from the land of Egypt.

42It was a night of vigil for Yahweh, to bring them out from the land of Egypt; this same night is a vigil for Yahweh for all the children of Israel throughout their generations.

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