Exodus 12:45 web — A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it.

World English Bible

"A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it."

— Exodus 12:45, World English Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

42

It is a night to be much observed to Yahweh for bringing them out from the land of Egypt. This is that night of Yahweh, to be much observed of all the children of Israel throughout their generations.

43

Yahweh said to Moses and Aaron, "This is the ordinance of the Passover. No foreigner shall eat of it,

44

but every man's servant who is bought for money, when you have circumcised him, then shall he eat of it.

45

A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it.

46

In one house shall it be eaten; you shall not carry forth anything of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall you break a bone of it.

47

All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.

48

When a stranger shall live as a foreigner with you, and will keep the Passover to Yahweh, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one who is born in the land: but no uncircumcised person shall eat of it.

Exodus 12:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:45 say?
Exodus 12:45 in the World English Bible reads: “A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it.”
Where is Exodus 12:45 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:45 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 45.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 12:45.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:45 in?
Exodus 12:45 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 12:45?
Exodus 12:45 reads (WEB): “A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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