Exodus 12:47
Exodus 12:47 in Multiple Translations
The whole congregation of Israel must celebrate it.
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
All Israel is to keep the feast.
All Israelites are to celebrate it.
All the Congregation of Israel shall obserue it.
all the company of Israel do keep it.
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.
All the assembly of the children of Israel shall keep it.
All the Israeli people must celebrate this festival.
Berean Amplified Bible — Exodus 12:47
BAB
Word Study
Hover over any word to see its amplified meaning. Click a word to explore its full definition and translation comparisons.
Amplified text is generated using scripting to tie together English translations for comparison. Always refer to the core BSB translation and original Hebrew/Greek text for accuracy. Anomalies may occur.
Exodus 12:47 Interlinear (Deep Study)
BIB
HEB
כָּל
עֲדַ֥ת
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
יַעֲשׂ֥וּ
אֹתֽ/וֹ
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
עֲדַ֥ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
congregation
N-fs
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
N-proper
יַעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
to make
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM | Suff
Hebrew Word Study
Select any word above to explore its original meaning, root, and usage across Scripture.
Use ← → arrow keys to navigate between words.
Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 12:47
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עֲדַ֥ת
ʻêdâh
H5712
"congregation"
N-fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a gathering of people, like a congregation or crowd, often referring to a group of Israelites. It is used in various books, including Exodus and Psalms. The word is about people coming together.
Definition: congregation, gathering
Usage: Occurs in 140 OT verses. KJV: assembly, company, congregation, multitude, people, swarm. Compare H5713 (עֵדָה). See also: Exodus 12:3; Numbers 20:1; Psalms 1:5.
יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
יַעֲשׂ֥וּ
ʻâsâh
H6213
"to make"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to make or do something, and is used over 2,600 times in the Bible. It is first used in Genesis 1:7 to describe God's creation of the world and is also used in Exodus 31:5 to describe the work of skilled craftsmen.
Definition: : make(OBJECT) 1) to do, fashion, accomplish, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to do, work, make, produce 1a1a) to do 1a1b) to work 1a1c) to deal (with) 1a1d) to act, act with effect, effect 1a2) to make 1a2a) to make 1a2b) to produce 1a2c) to prepare 1a2d) to make (an offering) 1a2e) to attend to, put in order 1a2f) to observe, celebrate 1a2g) to acquire (property) 1a2h) to appoint, ordain, institute 1a2i) to bring about 1a2j) to use 1a2k) to spend, pass 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be done 1b2) to be made 1b3) to be produced 1b4) to be offered 1b5) to be observed 1b6) to be used 1c) (Pual) to be made
Usage: Occurs in 2286 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, advance, appoint, apt, be at, become, bear, bestow, bring forth, bruise, be busy, [idiom] certainly, have the charge of, commit, deal (with), deck, [phrase] displease, do, (ready) dress(-ed), (put in) execute(-ion), exercise, fashion, [phrase] feast, (fight-) ing man, [phrase] finish, fit, fly, follow, fulfill, furnish, gather, get, go about, govern, grant, great, [phrase] hinder, hold (a feast), [idiom] indeed, [phrase] be industrious, [phrase] journey, keep, labour, maintain, make, be meet, observe, be occupied, offer, [phrase] officer, pare, bring (come) to pass, perform, pracise, prepare, procure, provide, put, requite, [idiom] sacrifice, serve, set, shew, [idiom] sin, spend, [idiom] surely, take, [idiom] thoroughly, trim, [idiom] very, [phrase] vex, be (warr-) ior, work(-man), yield, use. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 34:19; Exodus 18:24.
אֹתֽ/וֹ
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 12:47
Show Verse Quote Highlights
- Context
- Cross References
- Exodus 12:47 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 12:47
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 12:47
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 12:47
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
- Sermons on Exodus 12:47
Context — Instructions for the Passover
45A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover.
46It must be eaten inside one house. You are not to take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of the bones.
47The whole congregation of Israel must celebrate it.
48If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. 49The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exodus 12:6 | You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight. |
| 2 | Numbers 9:13 | But if a man who is ceremonially clean and is not on a journey still fails to observe the Passover, he must be cut off from his people, because he did not present the LORD’s offering at its appointed time. That man will bear the consequences of his sin. |
| 3 | Exodus 12:3 | Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household. |
Exodus 12:47 Summary
[The whole congregation of Israel had to celebrate the Passover, which means that everyone was included and everyone had a part to play, just like in 1 Corinthians 12:27, where we are all members of the body of Christ. This shows us that our worship and obedience to God are not just individual things, but also involve our community. By celebrating the Passover together, the Israelites were reminded of God's deliverance and provision for them, as seen in Exodus 12:13-14. This reminds us that our worship and celebration of God's work in our lives should also be a corporate experience, involving the whole community of believers, as we see in Acts 2:42.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the whole congregation of Israel celebrating the Passover?
The whole congregation of Israel celebrating the Passover signifies unity and obedience to God's command, as seen in Exodus 12:47, emphasizing the importance of collective worship and adherence to God's instructions, similar to the unity and obedience required in Deuteronomy 31:12.
How does this verse relate to the idea of community in the Bible?
This verse highlights the importance of community in the Bible, as the whole congregation of Israel is required to celebrate the Passover, demonstrating that worship and obedience are not individualistic, but rather communal, as also seen in Hebrews 10:25, where believers are encouraged to gather together for mutual encouragement and worship.
What can we learn from the fact that the whole congregation of Israel must celebrate the Passover?
We can learn that our worship and obedience to God are not just individual matters, but also have a corporate aspect, as emphasized in Exodus 12:47, and that we are part of a larger community of believers, as seen in Romans 12:5, where we are all members of the body of Christ.
How does this verse apply to the church today?
This verse applies to the church today by reminding us that our worship and celebration of God's work in our lives should be a corporate experience, involving the whole community of believers, as seen in Acts 2:42, where the early church gathered together for worship, fellowship, and instruction.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to celebrate the Passover, or to commemorate the work of God in my life, in a way that is meaningful to my community?
- How can I balance my individual worship and obedience to God with my responsibility to participate in corporate worship and community?
- What are some ways that I can contribute to the unity and cohesion of my local church or community, in light of Exodus 12:47?
- In what ways can I use my gifts and talents to serve and edify the body of Christ, as part of the whole congregation of believers?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 12:47
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. The passover, and the feast of unleavened bread only; for a Gentile was first to be circumcised, and be joined to the congregation, and then partake of it, and not before.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 12:47
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
Exodus 12:47 All the congregation of Israel shall keep it.Ver. 47. Shall keep it.] Or perish for their neglect. Aut faciendum, aut patiendum; either men must do it, or die for it.
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
FURTHER THE .(43-51) This is the ordinance.—These directions, together with those which follow with respect to the sanctification of the firstborn (Exodus 13:1-16), seem to have been given to Moses at Succoth, and were consequently recorded at this point of the narrative. They comprise three principal points:—(1) The exclusion of all uncircumcised persons from the Passover (Exodus 12:43); (2) the admission of all full proselytes (Exodus 12:48-49); and (3) the injunction that no bone of the lamb should be broken (Exodus 12:46).
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 12:47
47. All Israelites are to keep the Passover (cf. Numbers 9:13). hold it] Heb. do it: not in the sacrif. sense noticed on Exodus 10:25, but in that of hold, keep: so v. 48, Numbers 9:2-6, Deuteronomy 16:1 al., and ðïéåῖ ?í Matthew 26:18, Hebrews 11:28; cf. with pilgrimage, ch. Exodus 34:22, Deuteronomy 16:10; Deuteronomy 16:13, 1 Kings 8:65, and with Sabbath, ch. Exodus 31:16, Deuteronomy 5:15.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 12:47
, Exio 12:43-50. This additional ordinance, defining the character of the participants in the passover feast, now became necessary, since aliens and strangers of various nations attached themselves to Israel. Exodus 12:38.
Sermons on Exodus 12:47
| Sermon | Description | |
|---|---|---|
|
(Exodus) Exodus 12:39-51 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the journey of the children of Israel after leaving Egypt. He emphasizes that the Israelites were not prepared for the journey, as they had t |
|
David - Raised Up by God by Devern Fromke | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the contrast between man's way of achieving and fulfilling God's will and God's way. He uses the examples of Saul, who was chosen by the peop |
|
(The Works of Faith) God Loves Us as He Loved Jesus by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. He encourages the audience to consider how they are spending their time and to make |
|
|
(Exodus) Exodus 12:3-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of the Passover and its significance for both the individual and the family. The Passover is a family celebration where the bl |
|
When I See the Blood by Roy Hession | In this sermon, Roy Hessian emphasizes the importance of the blood of Jesus Christ in the Christian life. He highlights that the Christian journey is not a static experience but a |
|
A Secret Place Called Christmas by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of moving towards the place where God's strength, power, provision, and pathway can be found. Ordinary and honest people are e |
|
Husbands and Fathers - Part 3 by Derek Prince | This sermon by Derek Prince emphasizes the importance of understanding the fatherhood of God and how it impacts every family. It delves into the significance of representing God as |