They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it.
They must not leave any of it until morning, and they must not break any of its bones. They must follow all the rules of the Passover when they celebrate it.
This verse is giving specific instructions about how to properly observe the Passover meal, emphasizing that it must be done completely and according to God's established rules.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Numbers, which records events during the Israelites' wilderness journey after their exodus from Egypt, God provided instructions for a second Passover observance for those who were ceremonially unclean or on a journey and missed the first one. This verse reinforces key elements from the original Passover in Exodus 12, such as not breaking any bones of the lamb and consuming it fully without leftovers, to maintain the ritual's purity and symbolize God's complete deliverance. These rules helped the Israelites preserve their identity as God's chosen people amid their nomadic life.
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