Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “It must be eaten inside the house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones. New Living Translation Each Passover lamb must be eaten in one house. Do not carry any of its meat outside, and do not break any of its bones. English Standard Version It shall be eaten in one house; you shall not take any of the flesh outside the house, and you shall not break any of its bones. Berean Standard Bible It 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. King James Bible In 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. New King James Version In one house it shall be eaten; you shall not carry any of the flesh outside the house, nor shall you break one of its bones. New American Standard Bible It is to be eaten in a single house; you are not to bring any of the meat outside of the house, nor are you to break any bone of it. NASB 1995 “It is to be eaten in a single house; you are not to bring forth any of the flesh outside of the house, nor are you to break any bone of it. NASB 1977 “It is to be eaten in a single house; you are not to bring forth any of the flesh outside of the house, nor are you to break any bone of it. Legacy Standard Bible It shall be eaten in a single house; you shall not bring forth any of the flesh outside of the house, and you shall not break any bone of it. Amplified Bible It is to be eaten inside one house; you shall not take any of the meat outside the house, nor shall you break any of its bones. Christian Standard Bible It is to be eaten in one house. You may not take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of its bones. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is to be eaten in one house. You may not take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of its bones. American Standard Version In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth aught of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof. Contemporary English Version The entire meal must be eaten inside, and no one may leave the house during the celebration. No bones of the Passover lamb may be broken. English Revised Version In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth aught of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof. GOD'S WORD® Translation "The meal must be eaten inside one house. Never take any of the meat outside the house. "Never break any of the bones. Good News Translation The whole meal must be eaten in the house in which it was prepared; it must not be taken outside. And do not break any of the animal's bones. International Standard Version It is to be eaten in one house, and you are not to take any of the meat outside the house, nor are you to break any of its bones. NET Bible It must be eaten in one house; you must not bring any of the meat outside the house, and you must not break a bone of it. New Heart English Bible In one house shall it be eaten; you shall not carry forth anything of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall you break a bone of it. Webster's Bible Translation In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry aught of the flesh abroad out of the house: neither shall ye break a bone of it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIt 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. World English Bible It must be eaten in one house. You shall not carry any of the meat outside of the house. Do not break any of its bones. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionit is eaten in one house, you do not carry out of the house [any] of the flesh outside, and you do not break a bone of it; Young's Literal Translation in one house it is eaten, thou dost not carry out of the house any of the flesh without, and a bone ye do not break of it; Smith's Literal Translation In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not bring forth out of the house from the flesh without, and ye shall not break a bone of it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn one house shall it be eaten, neither shall you carry forth of the flesh thereof out of the house, neither shall you break a bone thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version In one house it shall be eaten; you shall not carry its flesh outside, nor shall you break its bone. New American Bible It must be eaten in one house; you may not take any of its meat outside the house. You shall not break any of its bones. New Revised Standard Version It shall be eaten in one house; you shall not take any of the animal outside the house, and you shall not break any of its bones. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn one house shall it be eaten; you shall not take any of the meat outside of the house; neither shall you break a bone thereof. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In one house it will be eaten and you shall not remove of its flesh outside of the house and the bones in it you shall not break. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not carry forth aught of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall ye break a bone thereof. Brenton Septuagint Translation In one house shall it be eaten, and ye shall not carry of the flesh out from the house; and a bone of it ye shall not break. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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.… Cross References John 19:36 Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” Numbers 9:12 they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. Psalm 34:20 He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken. 1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Hebrews 9:22 According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. John 1:29 The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Matthew 26:26-28 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Mark 14:22-24 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” / Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. Luke 22:19-20 And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. 1 Corinthians 11:24-25 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “This is My body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” / In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” Leviticus 22:32-33 You must not profane My holy name. I must be acknowledged as holy among the Israelites. I am the LORD who sanctifies you, / who brought you out of the land of Egypt to be your God. I am the LORD.” Deuteronomy 16:5-6 You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns that the LORD your God is giving you. / You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. 2 Chronicles 30:1 Then Hezekiah sent word throughout all Israel and Judah, and he also wrote letters to Ephraim and Manasseh inviting them to come to the house of the LORD in Jerusalem to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel. Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. Treasury of Scripture In one house shall it be eaten; you shall not carry forth ought of the flesh abroad out of the house; neither shall you break a bone thereof. one house 1 Corinthians 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. Ephesians 2:19-22 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God; … neither Numbers 9:12 They shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it. John 19:33,36 But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: … Jump to Previous Abroad Aught Bit Bone Bones Break Carry Eaten Flesh Forth House Inside Meat Ought Outside Single ThereofJump to Next Abroad Aught Bit Bone Bones Break Carry Eaten Flesh Forth House Inside Meat Ought Outside Single ThereofExodus 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 It must be eaten inside one house. This directive emphasizes the unity and communal aspect of the Passover meal. The Israelites were to gather as families or small groups within a single dwelling, symbolizing the unity of God's people. This practice also ensured the sanctity and sacredness of the meal, as it was a solemn observance of God's deliverance from Egypt. The house served as a place of protection, much like the blood on the doorposts protected the Israelites from the plague. This can be seen as a type of the church, where believers gather in unity under the protection of Christ's sacrifice. You are not to take any of the meat outside the house, and you may not break any of the bones. Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesGod's chosen people, who are being instructed on how to observe the Passover. 2. The Passover A pivotal event in Israel's history where God delivers them from Egyptian bondage, marking the beginning of their journey to the Promised Land. 3. The House Represents the place of safety and obedience where the Passover lamb is consumed. 4. The Passover Lamb A sacrificial animal whose blood was used to mark the Israelites' homes, sparing them from the plague of the firstborn. 5. Egypt The land of bondage from which the Israelites are being delivered. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceThe Israelites were given specific instructions on how to observe the Passover. This teaches us the importance of following God's commands precisely. Symbolism of the Lamb The unbroken bones of the Passover lamb symbolize the perfection and completeness of Christ's sacrifice. Reflect on how Jesus fulfills this role as the Lamb of God. Community and Unity Eating the Passover lamb inside the house signifies the importance of community and unity in worship and obedience to God. Protection and Deliverance Just as the Israelites were protected by the blood of the lamb, believers are protected and delivered from sin through the blood of Christ. Typology and Fulfillment Understanding the typology of the Passover lamb helps deepen our appreciation for the fulfillment of these symbols in the New Testament through Jesus. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 12:46?2. Why must the Passover lamb's bones not be broken according to Exodus 12:46? 3. How does Exodus 12:46 foreshadow Christ's crucifixion in John 19:36? 4. What does "not take any of the meat outside" teach about obedience? 5. How can we apply the principle of unity from Exodus 12:46 in church? 6. What significance does the Passover lamb hold in understanding Jesus as the Lamb of God? 7. Why must the Passover lamb's bones not be broken in Exodus 12:46? 8. How does Exodus 12:46 foreshadow Jesus' crucifixion? 9. What is the significance of eating the Passover lamb in one house? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 12? 11. What is the significance of the Passover Lamb? 12. What does the Bible say about consuming blood? 13. What does hyssop symbolize in the Bible? 14. What happens at the secret place? What Does Exodus 12:46 Mean Eaten inside one house“It must be eaten inside one house.” (Exodus 12:46a) • The Passover lamb stayed within the family dwelling so every member shared in the same act of faith and protection, echoing the earlier command that each household apply the blood to its doorposts (Exodus 12:3–7). • The single-house requirement underscored unity. Just as the Israelites huddled behind one set of doors, believers today abide together in Christ, the true Passover Lamb (John 15:4; 1 Corinthians 5:7). • God’s deliverance was experienced corporately, never as a private or scattered ritual, foreshadowing the church gathering “in one body” under Jesus’ blood (Ephesians 2:13–16). No meat taken outside “You are not to take any of the meat outside the house.” (Exodus 12:46b) • Carrying the lamb’s flesh into the streets would place God’s holy provision in casual, profane spaces. Like the manna that was not to be hoarded (Exodus 16:19-20), the Passover meal was kept where God designated. • Separation from Egypt’s culture was reinforced; the meal was not to mix with pagan surroundings (2 Corinthians 6:17). • In Christ’s fulfillment, His sacrifice is cherished within the household of faith; we do not trivialize His body before an unbelieving world (1 Corinthians 11:27-29). No broken bones “and you may not break any of the bones.” (Exodus 12:46c) • The lamb had to remain whole, symbolizing perfection and foreshadowing the Messiah’s unbroken integrity (Psalm 34:20; John 19:33-36). • Unbroken bones also preserved the lamb’s recognizable form, linking the eaten meat clearly to the sacrificed life, just as Christ’s unchanged character is evident in His resurrection body (Luke 24:39-40). • God’s care for detail assures us that every promise, even down to a bone, is fulfilled (Matthew 5:17-18). summary Exodus 12:46 lays out three simple but profound instructions: keep the Passover lamb inside the family home, do not disperse its meat, and leave its bones intact. Together they spotlight unity of God’s people, reverence for holy things, and the flawless foreshadowing of Jesus, whose unbroken body secures our deliverance. (46) Neither shall ye break a bone thereof.--In the case of all other victims, the limbs were to be separated from the body. Here the victim was to be roasted whole, and to remain whole, as a symbol of unity, and a type of Him through whom men are brought into unity with each other and with God. (See John 19:33-36.)Verse 46. - In one house shall it be eaten. Compare the directions in vers. 3-10, which imply this, and see the comment on ver. 10. Neither shall ye break a bone of it. Kalisch thinks that the lamb was a symbol of the unity of the nation, and was therefore not to have any of its bones broken. This view may be a true one, without being exhaustive. It may have been to mark the unity of the Church in Christ that his bones were not broken, and in view especially of that unity, that the type was made to correspond in this particular with the antitype. (See John 19:33-36.)Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It must be eatenיֵאָכֵ֔ל (yê·’ā·ḵêl) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 398: To eat inside one אֶחָד֙ (’e·ḥāḏ) Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first house. בְּבַ֤יִת (bə·ḇa·yiṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house You are not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to take תוֹצִ֧יא (ṯō·w·ṣî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim any of מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the meat הַבָּשָׂ֖ר (hab·bā·śār) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1320: Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man outside מִן־ (min-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the house, הַבַּ֛יִת (hab·ba·yiṯ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1004: A house and you may not לֹ֥א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no break תִשְׁבְּרוּ־ (ṯiš·bə·rū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces any of the bones. וְעֶ֖צֶם (wə·‘e·ṣem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame Links Exodus 12:46 NIVExodus 12:46 NLT Exodus 12:46 ESV Exodus 12:46 NASB Exodus 12:46 KJV Exodus 12:46 BibleApps.com Exodus 12:46 Biblia Paralela Exodus 12:46 Chinese Bible Exodus 12:46 French Bible Exodus 12:46 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 12:46 In one house shall it be eaten (Exo. 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