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Exodus 12:42
ESV It was a night of watching by the Lord, to bring them out of the land of Egypt; so this same night is a night of watching kept to the Lord by all the people of Israel throughout their generations.
NIV Because the Lord kept vigil that night to bring them out of Egypt, on this night all the Israelites are to keep vigil to honor the Lord for the generations to come.
NASB It is a night to be observed for the Lord, for having brought them out of the land of Egypt; this night is for the Lord, to be observed by all the sons of Israel throughout their generations.
CSB It was a night of vigil in honor of the Lord, because he would bring them out of the land of Egypt. This same night is in honor of the Lord, a night vigil for all the Israelites throughout their generations.
NLT On this night the Lord kept his promise to bring his people out of the land of Egypt. So this night belongs to him, and it must be commemorated every year by all the Israelites, from generation to generation.
KJV It is a night to be much observed unto the Lord for bringing them out from the land of Egypt: this is that night of the Lord to be observed of all the children of Israel in their generations.
NKJV It is a night of solemn observance to the Lord for bringing them out of the land of Egypt. This is that night of the Lord, a solemn observance for all the children of Israel throughout their generations.

What does Exodus 12:42 mean?

The text reflects on Passover, calling it a "night of watching kept to the Lord." The Israelites followed God's instructions (Exodus 12:28) to mark their homes with blood from spotless lambs (Exodus 12:5–7). Homes so marked were spared (Exodus 12:12–13) from the terrible wrath of God on Egypt (Exodus 12:29–30). This catastrophe is what finally convinced Egypt to release their slaves (Exodus 12:31–33), setting Israel free (Exodus 12:40–41).

This event has been commemorated by Jewish people ever since. Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Exodus 12:14–17) were practiced by Jesus and His early Jewish followers (Matthew 26:17–29; John 13:1). Still today, devout Jews continue to observe this time of remembrance of liberation. God established these traditions (Exodus 12:24), so that Israel would be ready to recognize the Messiah who fulfilled the role of a perfect Passover Lamb (John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19).
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