KJV ORIGINAL
But every man’s servant that is bought for money, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat thereof.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But if you have a servant who you bought with money, after you have circumcised him, then he can eat the Passover meal.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse explains that purchased servants who became part of an Israelite household through circumcision could participate in the sacred Passover celebration.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was part of God's rules for who could participate in the first Passover meal before the Israelites left Egypt. In ancient times, households often included servants who were purchased, and circumcision was the sign of belonging to God's covenant people. Once a servant was circumcised, he was considered part of the covenant community and could join in religious observances.
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