Exodus 12:45 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A foreigner and a hired worker are not allowed to eat it.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse establishes that the Passover meal was reserved only for those who were part of God's covenant community, not temporary visitors or hired help.

📚 Historical Context

In the book of Exodus, God was preparing the Israelites for their deliverance from slavery in Egypt by instituting the Passover as a sacred meal to remember His protection. This verse specifically excludes foreigners and hired servants from participating, highlighting the importance of covenant membership and ritual purity within the Israelite community. These instructions helped preserve the distinct identity of God's people as they prepared to leave Egypt and enter a new life.

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