Exodus 12:7 cpdv — And they shall take from its blood, and place it on both the door posts and the upper threshold of the houses, in which…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they shall take from its blood, and place it on both the door posts and the upper threshold of the houses, in which they will consume it."

— Exodus 12:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 12 — Context

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But if the number is less than may suffice to be able to consume the lamb, he shall accept his neighbor, who has been joined with his house according to the number of souls that may suffice to be able to eat the lamb.

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And it shall be a lamb without blemish, a one year old male. According to this rite, you shall also take a young goat.

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And you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of this month. And the entire multitude of the sons of Israel shall immolate it toward evening.

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And they shall take from its blood, and place it on both the door posts and the upper threshold of the houses, in which they will consume it.

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And that night they shall eat the flesh, roasted by fire, and unleavened bread with wild lettuce.

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You shall not consume anything from it raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted by fire. You shall devour the head with its feet and entrails.

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Neither shall there remain anything from it until morning. If anything will have been left over, you shall burn it with fire.

Exodus 12:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:7 say?
Exodus 12:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they shall take from its blood, and place it on both the door posts and the upper threshold of the houses, in which they will consume it.”
Where is Exodus 12:7 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 7.
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 12:7.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:7 in?
Exodus 12:7 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 12:7?
Exodus 12:7 reads (CPDV): “And they shall take from its blood, and place it on both the door posts and the upper threshold of the houses, in which they will consume 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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