Exodus 12:47 net — The whole community of Israel must observe it.

NET Bible

"The whole community of Israel must observe it."

— Exodus 12:47, NET Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Exodus 12:47 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Exodus 12 — Context

44

But everyone’s servant who is bought for money, after you have circumcised him, may eat it.

45

A foreigner and a hired worker must not eat it.

46

It must be eaten in one house; you must not bring any of the meat outside the house, and you must not break a bone of it.

47

The whole community of Israel must observe it.

48

“When a resident foreigner lives with you and wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, all his males must be circumcised, and then he may approach and observe it, and he will be like one who is born in the land– but no uncircumcised person may eat of it.

49

The same law will apply to the person who is native-born and to the resident foreigner who lives among you.”

50

So all the Israelites did exactly as the LORD commanded Moses and Aaron.

Exodus 12:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Exodus 12:47 say?
Exodus 12:47 in the NET Bible reads: “The whole community of Israel must observe it.”
Where is Exodus 12:47 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:47 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 47.
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 12:47.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:47 in?
Exodus 12:47 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 12:47?
Exodus 12:47 reads (NET): “The whole community of Israel must observe 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2