Exodus 13

The Readings · Oct 22, 2026 · 3m

Exodus 13 read aloud, in a fresh direct translation from the Hebrew — plain modern English, nothing added.

Translator's notes:

• Exodus 13:4 — אָבִיב (aviv): chose "Abib". Alternatives: the month of ripening grain. Why: the Hebrew month name is kept as a name.

• Exodus 13:16 — טוֹטָפֹת (totafot): chose "frontlets". Alternatives: bands; phylacteries. Why: the word's exact original referent is uncertain.