# God provided

God is the only one who could provide the way to save the Israelites’ sons from death.

# to save the firstborn son of anyone who believed in him

This can be stated in active form: “for those who believed in him to save their firstborn son” (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# a perfect lamb

This could mean ‘a young sheep or goat that had no blemishes or defects.’