Exodus 12:49 kjva — One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you."

— Exodus 12:49, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Exodus 12 — Context

46

In 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.

47

All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.

48

And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the Lord, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.

49

One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

50

Thus did all the children of Israel; as the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they.

51

And it came to pass the selfsame day, that the Lord did bring the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies.

Exodus 12:49 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:49 say?
Exodus 12:49 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.”
Where is Exodus 12:49 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:49 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 49.
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 12:49.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:49 in?
Exodus 12:49 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 12:49?
Exodus 12:49 reads (KJVA): “One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.” 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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