Exodus 12:3
“Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, ‘On the tenth day of this month, they shall take to them every man a lamb, according to their fathers’ houses, a lamb for a household;”
What does Exodus 12:3 mean?
God is preparing His people for their escape from Egypt by asking them to set apart a lamb on a specific day, ten days before the final plague. This wasn't a quick, last-minute decision but rather something families were instructed to do with intention and care, giving them time to reflect on what was about to happen. Each household, whether large or small, would have their own lamb, making this a deeply personal act of faith and obedience. By involving "all the congregation of Israel" in this coordinated action, God was binding His people together in a shared experience of deliverance that would become central to their identity and memory for generations to come.