Exodus 12:8 web — They shall eat the flesh in that night, roasted with fire, and unleavened bread. They shall eat it with bitter herbs.

World English Bible

"They shall eat the flesh in that night, roasted with fire, and unleavened bread. They shall eat it with bitter herbs."

— Exodus 12:8, World English Bible

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Exodus 12 — Context

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Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male a year old. You shall take it from the sheep, or from the goats:

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and you shall keep it until the fourteenth day of the same month; and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it at evening.

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

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

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Don't eat it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roasted with fire; with its head, its legs and its inner parts.

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You shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; but that which remains of it until the morning you shall burn with fire.

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This is how you shall eat it: with your belt on your waist, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and you shall eat it in haste: it is Yahweh's Passover.

Exodus 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:8 say?
Exodus 12:8 in the World English Bible reads: “They shall eat the flesh in that night, roasted with fire, and unleavened bread. They shall eat it with bitter herbs.”
Where is Exodus 12:8 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 8.
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 12:8.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:8 in?
Exodus 12:8 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 12:8?
Exodus 12:8 reads (WEB): “They shall eat the flesh in that night, roasted with fire, and unleavened bread. They shall eat it with bitter herbs.” 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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