Exodus 12:28
ESV
Then the people of Israel went and did so; as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
NIV
The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron.
NASB
Then the sons of Israel went and did so; just as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
CSB
Then the Israelites went and did this; they did just as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron.
NLT
So the people of Israel did just as the Lord had commanded through Moses and Aaron.
KJV
And the children of Israel went away, and did as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.
NKJV
Then the children of Israel went away and did so; just as the Lord had commanded Moses and Aaron, so they did.
What does Exodus 12:28 mean?
Through Moses and Aaron (Genesis 12:1), the Lord has given instructions for Israel to prepare for the first Passover. Those who follow these instructions will be spared from the terrible wrath coming on Egypt (Exodus 12:13). Here, Scripture notes that the Hebrew people cooperated. They began preparing lambs (Exodus 12:21–22), unleavened bread (Exodus 12:8, 20), and other details (Exodus 12:8–11). In an appropriate attitude of worship, they obey (Exodus 12:27).That night, the Lord will follow through on His threats against Egypt and its king, the pharaoh (Exodus 4:21–23). Death will come to the primary heirs of every family in Egypt (Exodus 11:4–6). This will even strike the firstborn of livestock. The suffering of Israel's captors (Exodus 1:8–14) will finally break centuries of oppression (Exodus 12:41).
