Exodus 12:5 nasb — 'Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats.

NASB

"'Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats."

— Exodus 12:5, NASB

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Exodus 12 — Context

2

"This month shall be the beginning of months for you; it is to be the first month of the year to you.

3

"Speak to all the congregation of Israel, saying, 'On the tenth of this month they are each one to take a lamb for themselves, according to their fathers' households, a lamb for each household.

4

'Now if the household is too small for a lamb, then he and his neighbor nearest to his house are to take one according to the number of persons in them; according to what each man should eat, you are to divide the lamb.

5

'Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats.

6

'You shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month, then the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel is to kill it at twilight.

7

'Moreover, they shall take some of the blood and put it on the two doorposts and on the lintel of the houses in which they eat it.

8

'They shall eat the flesh that same night, roasted with fire, and they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Exodus 12:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:5 say?
Exodus 12:5 in the NASB reads: “'Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats.”
Where is Exodus 12:5 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 5.
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 12:5.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:5 in?
Exodus 12:5 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 12:5?
Exodus 12:5 reads (NASB): “'Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old; you may take it from the sheep or from the goats.” 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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