Exodus 12:44
“But every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof.”
Exodus 12:44 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- But every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- But every bought servant shall be circumcised, and so shall eat.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- but every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof.
- DARBYDarby
- but every man's bondman that is bought for money let him be circumcised: then shall he eat it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- but every man's servant who is bought for money, when you have circumcised him, then shall he eat of it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and any man's servant, the purchase of money, when thou hast circumcised him ; then he doth eat of it;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- But every man's servant who is bought for money, when you have circumcised him, then he may eat of it.
Context: Exodus 12
42It 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.
43And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof:
44But every man's servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof.
45A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof.
46In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.
About Exodus 12: Passover
God institutes Passover
Commentary
Exodus 12 is a pivotal chapter in the book of Exodus, as it marks the beginning of the Israelites’ journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt. In this chapter, God instructs Moses and Aaron to tell the Israelites to prepare for the Passover, a special meal that will be a sign of their deliverance from bondage. The instructions are very specific, from the selection of the lamb to the preparation of the meal. The meal is to be eaten in haste, with the Israelites ready to leave Egypt at a moment’s notice.