Exodus 12:9 cpdv — You shall not consume anything from it raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted by fire. You shall devour the head wi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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. "

— Exodus 12:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Exodus 12 — Context

6

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.

7

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.

9

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.

10

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

11

Now you shall consume it in this way: You shall gird your waist, and you shall have shoes on your feet, holding staves in your hands, and you shall consume it in haste. For it is the Passover (that is, the Crossing) of the Lord.

12

And I will cross through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from man, even to cattle. And I will bring judgments against all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord.

Exodus 12:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 12:9 say?
Exodus 12:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
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 (CPDV): “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. ” 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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