Exodus 12:9 asv — Eat not of it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards there…

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"Eat not of it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards thereof. "

— Exodus 12:9, American Standard Version

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Exodus 12 — Context

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

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And they shall take of the blood, and put it on the two side-posts and on the lintel, upon the houses wherein they shall eat it.

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And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

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Eat not of it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards thereof.

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And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; but that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire.

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And thus shall ye eat it: with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is Jehovah’s passover.

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For I will go through the land of Egypt in that night, and will smite all the first-born in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and against all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am Jehovah.

Exodus 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:9 say?
Exodus 12:9 in the American Standard Version reads: “Eat not of it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards thereof. ”
Where is Exodus 12:9 in the Bible?
Exodus 12:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 12, verse 9.
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 12:9.
What translation should I read Exodus 12:9 in?
Exodus 12:9 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 12:9?
Exodus 12:9 reads (ASV): “Eat not of it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards thereof. ” 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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