New International Version The Israelites set out from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the Passover. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, New Living Translation They set out from the city of Rameses in early spring—on the fifteenth day of the first month—on the morning after the first Passover celebration. The people of Israel left defiantly, in full view of all the Egyptians. English Standard Version They set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover, the people of Israel went out triumphantly in the sight of all the Egyptians, Berean Standard Bible On the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, the Israelites set out from Rameses. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, Berean Literal Bible And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover the sons of Israel went out with hand held high before the eyes of all the Egyptians. King James Bible And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. New King James Version They departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the Passover the children of Israel went out with boldness in the sight of all the Egyptians. New American Standard Bible Now they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the Passover the sons of Israel started out boldly in the sight of all the Egyptians, NASB 1995 They journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover the sons of Israel started out boldly in the sight of all the Egyptians, NASB 1977 And they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover the sons of Israel started out boldly in the sight of all the Egyptians, Legacy Standard Bible They journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover the sons of Israel started out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, Amplified Bible They set out from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the Passover the Israelites moved out triumphantly in the sight of all the Egyptians, Berean Annotated Bible On the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, the Israelites set out from Rameses (child of the sun). They (he wrestles with God) marched out defiantly (marched out boldly) in full view of all the Egyptians (double straits), Christian Standard Bible They traveled from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the month. On the day after the Passover the Israelites went out defiantly in the sight of all the Egyptians. Holman Christian Standard Bible They departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the month. On the day after the Passover the Israelites went out triumphantly in the sight of all the Egyptians. American Standard Version And they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, English Revised Version And they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, GOD'S WORD® Translation They moved from Rameses on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the Passover. The Israelites boldly left in full view of all the Egyptians. Good News Translation The people of Israel left Egypt on the fifteenth day of the first month of the year, the day after the first Passover. Under the LORD's protection they left the city of Rameses in full view of the Egyptians, International Standard Version They departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of that first month. The day after the Passover, the Israelis came out confidently, and all the Egyptians watched them leave, NET Bible They departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the Passover the Israelites went out defiantly in plain sight of all the Egyptians. New Heart English Bible They traveled from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover the children of Israel went out triumphantly in the sight of all the Egyptians, Webster's Bible Translation And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, the Israelites set out from Rameses. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, World English Bible They traveled from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the next day after the Passover, the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they journey from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; from the day after the Passover the sons of Israel have gone out with a high hand before the eyes of all the Egyptians— Berean Literal Bible And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover the sons of Israel went out with hand held high before the eyes of all the Egyptians. Young's Literal Translation And they journey from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month, on the morrow of the passover have the sons of Israel gone out with a high hand, before the eyes of all the Egyptians -- Smith's Literal Translation And they will remove from Rameses in the first month, in the fifteenth day to the first month: on the morrow of the passover and the sons of Israel went forth with a high hand before the eyes of all the Egyptians. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow the children of Israel departed from Ramesses the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month, the day after the phase, with a mighty hand, in the eight of all the Egyptians, Catholic Public Domain Version Thus the sons of Israel set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, with an exalted hand, being seen by all the Egyptians. New American Bible They set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month. On the day after the Passover the Israelites went forth in triumph, in view of all Egypt, New Revised Standard Version They set out from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the passover the Israelites went out boldly in the sight of all the Egyptians, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with a mighty hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they picked up from Ramsis on the fifteenth in the first month after Passover. The children of Israel went out from Egypt by a high hand before the eyes of all the Egyptians. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they journeyed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with a high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians, Brenton Septuagint Translation They departed from Ramesses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the day after the passover the children of Israel went forth with a high hand before all the Egyptians. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Forty-Two Journeys of the Israelites…2At the LORD’s command, Moses recorded the stages of their journey. These are the stages listed by their starting points: 3On the fifteenth day of the first month, on the day after the Passover, the Israelites set out from Rameses. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians, 4who were burying all their firstborn, whom the LORD had struck down among them; for the LORD had executed judgment against their gods.… Cross References On the fifteenth day of the first month, Leviticus 23:6 On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. Numbers 28:17 On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten. Exodus 12:18 In the first month you are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. on the day after the Passover, Joshua 5:11 The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. Joshua 5:12 And the day after they had eaten from the produce of the land, the manna ceased. There was no more manna for the Israelites, so that year they began to eat the crops of the land of Canaan. Exodus 12:39 Since their dough had no leaven, the people baked what they had brought out of Egypt into unleavened loaves. For when they had been driven out of Egypt, they could not delay and had not prepared any provisions for themselves. the Israelites set out from Rameses. Exodus 12:37 The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth with about 600,000 men on foot, besides women and children. Genesis 47:11 So Joseph settled his father and brothers in the land of Egypt and gave them property in the best part of the land, the district of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. Exodus 1:11 So the Egyptians appointed taskmasters over the Israelites to oppress them with forced labor. As a result, they built Pithom and Rameses as store cities for Pharaoh. They marched out defiantly Exodus 14:8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt so that he pursued the Israelites, who were marching out defiantly. Exodus 13:18 So God led the people around by the way of the wilderness toward the Red Sea. And the Israelites left the land of Egypt arrayed for battle. Deuteronomy 26:8 Then the LORD brought us out of Egypt with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm, with great terror, signs, and wonders. in full view of all the Egyptians, Exodus 12:33 And in order to send them out of the land quickly, the Egyptians urged the people on. “For otherwise,” they said, “we are all going to die!” Exodus 12:36 And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their request. In this way they plundered the Egyptians. Exodus 14:4 And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart so that he will pursue them. But I will gain honor by means of Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” So this is what the Israelites did. Exodus 12:41-42 At the end of the 430 years, to the very day, all the LORD’s divisions went out of the land of Egypt. / Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come. Treasury of Scripture And they departed from Rameses in the first month, on the fifteenth day of the first month; on the morrow after the passover the children of Israel went out with an high hand in the sight of all the Egyptians. they departed Genesis 47:11 And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded. Exodus 1:11 Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Raamses. Exodus 12:37 And the children of Israel journeyed from Rameses to Succoth, about six hundred thousand on foot that were men, beside children. in the first Exodus 12:2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. Exodus 13:4 This day came ye out in the month Abib. with an high Exodus 14:8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued after the children of Israel: and the children of Israel went out with an high hand. Psalm 105:38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them. Isaiah 52:12 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the LORD will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your rereward. Jump to Previous Boldly Children Departed Egyptians Eyes Hand High Israel Israelites Journeyed Marched Month Morrow Passover Power Rameses Ram'eses Sight Started Triumphantly ViewJump to Next Boldly Children Departed Egyptians Eyes Hand High Israel Israelites Journeyed Marched Month Morrow Passover Power Rameses Ram'eses Sight Started Triumphantly ViewNumbers 33 1. The forty-two journeys of the Israelites50. The Canaanites are to be destroyed On the fifteenth day of the first month, Nisan 15 began the Feast of Unleavened Bread and followed the Passover sacrifice on Nisan 14. Israel’s departure fulfilled God’s promise to Abraham that his descendants would be enslaved and afterward brought out with great possessions (Genesis 15:13–14). Lev 23:6 On the fifteenth day begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread… on the day after the Passover, The blood of the Passover lamb had marked Israel for deliverance while judgment fell on Egypt’s firstborn (Exodus 12:12–13). The Passover points forward to Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, whose blood delivers His people from sin and judgment (John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7). Jos 5:11 The day after the Passover, they ate unleavened bread… the Israelites set out from Rameses. Rameses was the starting point for the redeemed nation as it left the land of slavery. What had been a place of forced labor became the place from which the Lord began leading His covenant people toward the land promised to their fathers. Exo 12:37 The Israelites journeyed from Rameses to Succoth… They marched out defiantly Israel departed openly and victoriously, not as fugitives escaping Pharaoh’s power. The Lord had broken Egypt’s resistance through the plagues and brought His people out “with a mighty hand” (Exodus 6:1; 12:51). Exo 14:8 And the LORD hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt… in full view of all the Egyptians, Egypt could not deny the Lord’s judgment or Israel’s deliverance. As the Egyptians mourned their dead and buried their firstborn, the Lord also executed judgment on Egypt’s gods, proving that He alone is God (Numbers 33:4; Exodus 12:12). Exo 12:33 And in order to send them out of the land quickly,… Persons / Places / Events 1. RamesesA city in Egypt from which the Israelites began their exodus. It was a significant location as it marked the starting point of their journey to the Promised Land. 2. The Israelites The descendants of Jacob, who were enslaved in Egypt and were led out by Moses under God's command. Their departure from Egypt is a pivotal event in their history. 3. The Passover A Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It involved the sacrifice of a lamb and the marking of doorposts with its blood, symbolizing God's protection. 4. The Egyptians The people of Egypt who held the Israelites in bondage. Their witnessing of the Israelites' departure signifies God's power and fulfillment of His promise to deliver His people. 5. The Exodus The mass departure of the Israelites from Egypt, marking the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. It is a foundational event in Jewish and Christian history. Teaching Points God's FaithfulnessThe departure from Rameses demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Just as He delivered the Israelites, He is faithful to deliver us from our own "Egypts" or places of bondage. The Significance of Obedience The Israelites' obedience in observing the Passover was crucial for their deliverance. Our obedience to God's commands is essential for experiencing His blessings and protection. Triumphant Living The Israelites left Egypt "triumphantly," which signifies victory and freedom. As believers, we are called to live triumphantly in Christ, overcoming sin and walking in the freedom He provides. Public Witness The departure was witnessed by the Egyptians, serving as a testimony to God's power. Our lives should be a public witness to God's work in us, drawing others to Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 33:3?2. How does Numbers 33:3 emphasize God's timing in the Israelites' departure? 3. What significance does "the day after the Passover" hold in Israel's journey? 4. How can we trust God's timing in our personal life decisions today? 5. Connect Numbers 33:3 with Exodus 12:17 regarding the Passover's importance. 6. How does remembering God's past deliverance strengthen our faith in current trials? 7. How does Numbers 33:3 confirm the historical accuracy of the Exodus event? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the journey described in Numbers 33:3? 9. Why is the timing of the Exodus significant in Numbers 33:3? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 33? What Does Numbers 33:3 Mean On the fifteenth day of the first month• Scripture anchors Israel’s calendar to redemptive history. The “first month” (Exodus 12:2) was reset around God’s saving act, showing that life itself revolves around His deliverance. • The fifteenth day begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:6). God ties their journey to worship, not random wanderings. • Cross references show God’s consistent timing: the same date later marked their entrance into Canaan (Joshua 5:10–12), highlighting His faithfulness from start to finish. on the day after the Passover • Passover night had just demonstrated God’s judgment and mercy (Exodus 12:12–13). Moving “the day after” signals immediate obedience; they don’t linger in a place of judgment once salvation is applied. • This timing prefigures the pattern of redemption followed by new life—echoed in Christ’s death and resurrection timing (Luke 22:15–20; 1 Corinthians 5:7–8). • The sequence also underscores separation: the blood-covered leave, while Egypt, under judgment, remains. the Israelites set out from Rameses • Rameses, a center of oppression (Exodus 1:11), becomes the launch point of freedom. God loves to turn strongholds into starting lines. • The verb “set out” (cf. Exodus 13:3–4) marks the official beginning of the wilderness journey cataloged in Numbers 33. Moses records each stage to remind future generations that every campsite was under divine direction (Deuteronomy 8:2–3). • For believers today, remembering where God started with us fuels gratitude and trust for the path ahead. They marched out defiantly in full view of all the Egyptians • “Defiantly” (literally “with a high hand”) conveys confident triumph, not arrogance. God Himself exalted their heads (Psalm 3:3) after centuries of slavery. • Public exodus shamed Egypt’s gods (Exodus 12:12) and fulfilled God’s word to Abraham that his descendants would depart “with great possessions” (Genesis 15:14; see also Exodus 12:35–36). • This bold departure pictures the believer’s visible break with the old life (Romans 6:4). Liberation is meant to be lived openly, testifying to God’s power. summary Numbers 33:3 compresses a world of meaning into one travel log entry. On the precise night God appointed, the nation moved straight from salvation to pilgrimage, leaving oppression behind in a God-exalting display. Each phrase reminds us that our own journey begins at the cross, continues in obedient faith, and is meant to showcase the triumph of our Redeemer before a watching world. (3-5) And they departed . . . —In these verses the departure from Rameses, at which place the Israelites seem to have been gathered together previously to the exodus, is related as in Exodus 12:37. The places of encampment from Succoth to the wilderness of Sinai (Numbers 33:6-15) agree with those which are recorded in Exodus 13:20 (Succoth and Etham), 14:2 (Pi-hahiroth and Migdol), 15:22 (the wilderness, i.e., of Shur), 15:23-27 (Marah and Elim), 16:1 (wilderness of Sin), 17:1 (Rephidim), except that there is no mention in Exodus of the station at the Red Sea (Numbers 33:10), and of the stations at Dophkah and Alush (Numbers 33:12-13). The first two stations named after the departure from Sinai, viz., Kibroth-hattaavah, or the graves of lust, and Hazeroth, enclosures, agree with those which are found in Numbers 11:34-35...Verse 3. - They departed from Rameses. Hebrew, Raemses. See on Exodus 1:11; 12:37. The brief description here given of the departure from Egypt touches upon every material circumstance as related at large in Exodus 11:41. In the sight of all the Egyptians. The journey was begun by night (Exodus 12:42), but was of course con-tinned on the following day.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On the fifteenthבַּחֲמִשָּׁ֥ה (ba·ḥă·miš·šāh) Preposition-b, Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 2568: Five day י֖וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day of the first הָֽרִאשׁ֔וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank month, בַּחֹ֣דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month on הָרִאשׁ֑וֹן (hā·ri·šō·wn) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank the day after מִֽמָּחֳרַ֣ת (mim·mā·ḥo·raṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4283: The morrow, tomorrow the Passover, הַפֶּ֗סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover [the Israelites] set out וַיִּסְע֤וּ (way·yis·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 5265: To pull up, the tent-pins, start on a, journey from Rameses. מֵֽרַעְמְסֵס֙ (mê·ra‘·mə·sês) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 7486: Rameses -- a city in Egypt [They] בְנֵֽי־ (ḇə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son marched out יָצְא֤וּ (yā·ṣə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim triumphantly בְּיָ֣ד (bə·yāḏ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3027: A hand in full view לְעֵינֵ֖י (lə·‘ê·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - cdc Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain of all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the Egyptians, מִצְרָֽיִם׃ (miṣ·rā·yim) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4713: Egyptian -- inhabitant of Egypt Additonal Resources Numbers 33:3 Blue Letter BibleNumbers 33:3 Bible Gateway Numbers 33:3 Bible.com Numbers 33:3 NIV |
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