KJV ORIGINAL
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Don't eat any of it raw or boiled in water, but roast it over fire—the whole animal with its head, legs, and inner parts.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving specific instructions about how the Passover lamb must be prepared and eaten—roasted whole over fire, not raw or boiled.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's detailed instructions for the first Passover meal in Egypt, just before the Israelites' exodus from slavery. The roasting method was practical for a people preparing to leave quickly, as it required no pots or extended cooking time. These specific preparation methods would become part of the annual Passover celebration that Jews continue to observe today.
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