Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version but a temporary resident or a hired worker may not eat it. New Living Translation Temporary residents and hired servants may not eat it. English Standard Version No foreigner or hired worker may eat of it. Berean Standard Bible A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. King James Bible A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof. New King James Version A sojourner and a hired servant shall not eat it. New American Standard Bible A stranger or a hired worker shall not eat it. NASB 1995 “A sojourner or a hired servant shall not eat of it. NASB 1977 “A sojourner or a hired servant shall not eat of it. Legacy Standard Bible A foreign resident or a hired person shall not eat of it. Amplified Bible No stranger (temporary resident, foreigner) or hired servant shall eat it. Christian Standard Bible A temporary resident or hired worker may not eat the Passover. Holman Christian Standard Bible A temporary resident or hired hand may not eat the Passover. American Standard Version A sojourner and a hired servant shall not eat thereof. Contemporary English Version but no foreigners who work for you are allowed to have any. English Revised Version A sojourner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation "No foreigner visiting you may eat it. "No hired worker may eat it. Good News Translation No temporary resident or hired worker may eat it. International Standard Version But no temporary resident or a hired servant is to eat it. NET Bible A foreigner and a hired worker must not eat it. New Heart English Bible A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it. Webster's Bible Translation A foreigner, and a hired servant shall not eat of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleA temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. World English Bible A foreigner and a hired servant shall not eat of it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versiona settler or hired servant does not eat of it; Young's Literal Translation a settler or hired servant doth not eat of it; Smith's Literal Translation The sojourner and the hireling shall not eat of it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe stranger and the hireling shall not eat thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version The newcomer and the hired hand shall not eat from it. New American Bible But no tenant or hired worker may eat of it. New Revised Standard Version no bound or hired servant may eat of it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAn alien and a hired servant shall not eat thereof. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated A settler and a hired man will not eat of it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A sojourner and a hired servant shall not eat thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation A sojourner or hireling shall not eat of it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Instructions for the Passover…44But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. 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.… Cross References Leviticus 22:10 No one outside a priest’s family may eat the sacred offering, nor may the guest of a priest or his hired hand eat it. Numbers 9:14 If a foreigner dwelling among you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, he is to do so according to the Passover statute and its ordinances. You are to apply the same statute to both the foreigner and the native of the land.’” Numbers 15:15-16 The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.” Deuteronomy 16:11 and you shall rejoice before the LORD your God in the place He will choose as a dwelling for His Name—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite within your gates, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. Deuteronomy 16:14 And you shall rejoice in your feast—you, your sons and daughters, your menservants and maidservants, and the Levite, as well as the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widows among you. Isaiah 56:6-7 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.” Ezekiel 44:9 This is what the Lord GOD says: No foreigner uncircumcised in heart and flesh may enter My sanctuary—not even a foreigner who lives among the Israelites. Genesis 17:12-13 Generation after generation, every male must be circumcised when he is eight days old, including those born in your household and those purchased from a foreigner—even those who are not your offspring. / Whether they are born in your household or purchased, they must be circumcised. My covenant in your flesh will be an everlasting covenant. Leviticus 24:22 You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’” 1 Samuel 21:5 David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” Matthew 8:11-12 I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven. / But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” Matthew 22:11-13 But when the king came in to see the guests, he spotted a man who was not dressed in wedding clothes. / ‘Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ But the man was speechless. / Then the king told the servants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’ John 10:16 I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd. Acts 10:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right. Acts 11:3 and said, “You visited uncircumcised men and ate with them.” Treasury of Scripture A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof. Leviticus 22:10 There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing. Ephesians 2:12 That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: Jump to Previous Country Eat Foreigner Hired Part Payment Resident Servant Settler Sojourner Strange Temporary Thereof Worker WorkingJump to Next Country Eat Foreigner Hired Part Payment Resident Servant Settler Sojourner Strange Temporary Thereof Worker WorkingExodus 12 1. The beginning of the year is changed3. The Passover is instituted 11. The import of the rite of the Passover 15. Unleavened bread 29. The firstborn are slain 31. The Israelites are driven out of the land 37. They come to Succoth 41. The time of their sojourning 43. The ordinance of the Passover A temporary resident or hired hand In the context of ancient Israel, a temporary resident refers to a foreigner living among the Israelites who has not fully integrated into the covenant community. A hired hand is someone employed for labor, often without the rights and privileges of a family member or citizen. This distinction highlights the exclusivity of the Passover as a covenantal meal, reserved for those who are part of the Israelite community. The concept of a temporary resident is seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as Leviticus 19:34, where the Israelites are commanded to treat the foreigner living among them as a native-born. This reflects God's concern for justice and inclusion, yet with boundaries regarding sacred practices. shall not eat the Passover. Persons / Places / Events 1. Temporary ResidentRefers to a foreigner living among the Israelites who has not fully integrated into the covenant community. 2. Hired Hand A worker employed by an Israelite, often a foreigner, who does not share in the religious and cultural identity of the Israelites. 3. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt, marked by the sacrifice of a lamb and a special meal. 4. Israelites The descendants of Jacob, chosen by God to be His people, who were delivered from Egyptian bondage. 5. Egypt The land where the Israelites were enslaved before their deliverance, representing bondage and oppression. Teaching Points Covenant CommunityThe Passover meal was reserved for those who were part of the covenant community. This underscores the importance of being in a committed relationship with God and His people. Spiritual Preparation Just as the Israelites had to be prepared to partake in the Passover, Christians are called to examine their hearts and lives before participating in the Lord's Supper. Inclusivity through Christ While the Old Testament law excluded certain individuals from the Passover, the New Testament reveals that through Christ, all who believe are included in God's family. Holiness and Separation The restriction serves as a reminder of the call to holiness and the distinct identity of God's people, set apart for His purposes. Symbolism of the Passover The Passover points to Christ, our ultimate Passover Lamb, whose sacrifice delivers us from the bondage of sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 12:45?2. How does Exodus 12:45 emphasize the importance of covenant community boundaries? 3. What does "no foreigner or hired servant" teach about God's covenant requirements? 4. How does Exodus 12:45 connect to New Testament teachings on spiritual inclusion? 5. How can we apply the principle of covenant boundaries in our church today? 6. In what ways does Exodus 12:45 challenge us to uphold God's standards in community? 7. Why does Exodus 12:45 exclude foreigners from eating the Passover meal? 8. How does Exodus 12:45 reflect God's covenant with Israel? 9. What is the significance of the "hired worker" in Exodus 12:45? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 12? 11. What is Goshen's biblical significance? 12. Exodus 19:1-2: If a massive camp of Israelites really gathered at Mount Sinai, why is there scant archaeological evidence supporting such an event in that location? 13. Why does the command to release servants (Lev 25:39-46) appear inconsistent with other biblical passages endorsing servitude? 14. Why does the Bible never explicitly condemn slavery? What Does Exodus 12:45 Mean Temporary resident• “A temporary resident” points to someone living among Israel without becoming part of the covenant community. • Exodus 12:43 sets the stage: “No foreigner is to eat of it.” The rule guards the meal as a family celebration for those under God’s promises to Abraham. • An outsider who wishes to share must take the covenant sign of circumcision first (Exodus 12:48)—illustrating that access to God’s redemption is open, yet only through the covenant door. • Later, Leviticus 22:10 repeats the boundary around holy food, echoing the principle that proximity is not the same as belonging. • New-covenant fulfillment shines in Ephesians 2:12-13, where Gentiles once “excluded from citizenship in Israel” are “brought near by the blood of Christ.” Proximity becomes full membership through faith, not mere residence. Hired hand • A “hired hand” differs from a bond-servant born in the household (compare Exodus 12:44). The hired worker’s tie is economic, not familial. • Leviticus 25:40-41 shows that hired labor retains outside status even after years of service. • The Passover is a family meal that celebrates deliverance; hiring someone for wages doesn’t create the heart bond the feast proclaims. • Jesus later contrasts “the hired hand” with the “good shepherd” who owns the sheep (John 10:11-13), underscoring that covenant love, not contractual duty, marks true belonging. Shall not • The phrase is categorical. God Himself draws the line; Israel must guard it. • Numbers 9:13 warns that covenant members who neglect Passover “will bear his sin,” but non-members must not presume to eat. Holiness demands both inclusion and exclusion. • This “shall not” teaches reverence: sacred signs lose meaning when boundaries blur. First Corinthians 11:27 applies the same seriousness to the Lord’s Supper—partaking “in an unworthy manner” profanes Christ’s sacrifice. Eat the Passover • Eating is more than nutrition; it is identification with the saving act (Exodus 12:13). By consuming the lamb, participants declare, “The Lord passed over me.” • Deuteronomy 16:1-3 links the meal to hasty deliverance—unleavened bread of affliction reminding Israel of slavery left behind. Outsiders who remain uncircumcised have no share in that history. • In the Gospels, Jesus institutes the Lord’s Supper during Passover (Luke 22:15-20). Only those washed by His blood share the new covenant meal, a truth foreshadowed by Exodus 12:45. summary Exodus 12:45 keeps the Passover table for those who belong to God’s covenant family. A mere resident or employee—close in geography but outside the promises—must not eat. The line protects the holiness of redemption, points to the necessity of covenant commitment, and foreshadows the gospel invitation: come inside through the appointed sign, then celebrate the deliverance God alone provides. (45) An hired servant.--It is assumed that the hired servant will be a foreigner; otherwise, of course, he would participate.Verse 45. - A foreigner. Literally "a so-journer" - i.e., a foreigner who is merely passing through the land, or staying for a time, without intending to become a permanent resident. The Septuagint πάροικος well expresses the meaning. An hired servant. It is assumed that the "hired servant" will be a foreigner; and intended to guard against any compulsion being put upon him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A temporary residentתּוֹשָׁ֥ב (tō·wō·šāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8453: Resident alien or hired hand וְשָׂכִ֖יר (wə·śā·ḵîr) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7916: A man at wages shall not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no eat the Passover. יֹ֥אכַל־ (yō·ḵal-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat Links Exodus 12:45 NIVExodus 12:45 NLT Exodus 12:45 ESV Exodus 12:45 NASB Exodus 12:45 KJV Exodus 12:45 BibleApps.com Exodus 12:45 Biblia Paralela Exodus 12:45 Chinese Bible Exodus 12:45 French Bible Exodus 12:45 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 12:45 A foreigner and a hired servant shall (Exo. Ex) |