Exodus 12:47 Meaning
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
Context Explained
45A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof.
46In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof.
47All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
48And when a stranger shall sojourn with thee, and will keep the passover to the LORD, let all his males be circumcised, and then let him come near and keep it; and he shall be as one that is born in the land: for no uncircumcised person shall eat thereof.
49One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Hebrews 10:25
This verse encourages gathering together, reflecting the community aspect of Israel's observance.
Acts 2:42
The early church's devotion to fellowship mirrors the unity of Israel in worship.
Colossians 3:16
This verse emphasizes teaching and worship in community, akin to Israel's collective observance.
Source: Exodus 12:47