Give thanks to God, who struck down the firstborn in Egypt! His tender love for us continues on forever!
He struck down the eldest child in each Egyptian home; both man and beast perished that night.
Then God struck down their firstborn sons, the pride and joy of every Egyptian family.
Faith stirred Moses to perform the rite of Passover and sprinkle lamb’s blood, to prevent the destroyer from harming their firstborn.
But I will judge the nation that enslaves them, and your descendants will be set free to return to this land to serve and worship me.’