Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They must not leave any of it till morning or break any of its bones. When they celebrate the Passover, they must follow all the regulations. New Living Translation They must not leave any of the lamb until the next morning, and they must not break any of its bones. They must follow all the normal regulations concerning the Passover. English Standard Version They shall leave none of it until the morning, nor break any of its bones; according to all the statute for the Passover they shall keep it. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible 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. New King James Version They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break one of its bones. According to all the ordinances of the Passover they shall keep it. New American Standard Bible They shall not leave any of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; they shall celebrate it in accordance with the whole statute of the Passover. NASB 1995 ‘They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; according to all the statute of the Passover they shall observe it. NASB 1977 ‘They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; according to all the statute of the Passover they shall observe it. Legacy Standard Bible They shall leave none of it until morning nor break a bone of it; according to all the statute of the Passover they shall celebrate it. Amplified Bible They shall leave none of it until morning nor break any of its bones; in accordance with all the statutes of the Passover they shall observe it. Christian Standard Bible 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. Holman Christian Standard Bible 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.” American Standard Version they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof: according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it. Contemporary English Version and don't leave any of it until morning or break any of the animal's bones. Be sure to follow these regulations. English Revised Version they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof: according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it. GOD'S WORD® Translation You must never leave any of the meat until morning or break any of the animal's bones. You must follow all the rules for the Passover when you celebrate it. Good News Translation Do not leave any of the food until the following morning and do not break any of the animal's bones. Observe the Passover according to all the regulations. International Standard Version They are not to leave any of it to remain until morning nor are they to break any of its bones. They are to observe it according to all the statutes of the Passover. NET Bible They must not leave any of it until morning, nor break any of its bones; they must observe it in accordance with every statute of the Passover. New Heart English Bible They shall leave none of it until the morning, nor break a bone of it. According to all the statute of the Passover they shall keep it. Webster's Bible Translation They shall leave none of it to the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblethey may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. World English Bible They shall leave none of it until the morning, nor break a bone of it. According to all the statute of the Passover they shall keep it. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionthey do not leave of [it] until morning; and they do not break a bone in it; they prepare it according to all the statute of the Passover. Young's Literal Translation they do not leave of till morning; and a bone they do not break in it: according to all the statute of the passover they prepare it. Smith's Literal Translation They shall not leave from it till morning, and a bone they shall not break in it: according to all the laws of the passover they shall do it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall not leave any thing thereof until morning, nor break a bone thereof, they shall observe all the ceremonies of the phase. Catholic Public Domain Version They shall not leave behind any of it until morning, and they shall not break a bone of it; they shall observe all the rituals of the Passover. New American Bible and not leaving any of it over till morning, nor breaking any of its bones, but observing all the statutes of the Passover. New Revised Standard Version They shall leave none of it until morning, nor break a bone of it; according to all the statute for the passover they shall keep it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey shall leave none of it to the morning, nor break any bone of it; according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And not they shall leave any of it for the morning, and they shall not break a bone in it; they shall do it according to every commandment of Passover. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917they shall leave none of it unto the morning, nor break a bone thereof; according to all the statute of the passover they shall keep it. Brenton Septuagint Translation They shall not leave of it until the morrow, and they shall not break a bone of it; they shall sacrifice it according to the ordinance of the passover. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Second Passover…11Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs; 12they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. 13But 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.… Cross References Exodus 12:46 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. John 19:36 Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” 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. Deuteronomy 16:1-8 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ... Leviticus 23:5-8 The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. / On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. ... Matthew 26:17-19 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. Mark 14:12-16 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ... Luke 22:7-13 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ... Exodus 12:10 Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over. Exodus 12:43-49 And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the statute of the Passover: No foreigner is to eat of it. / But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. / A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. ... 2 Chronicles 30:1-5 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. / For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem. ... 2 Chronicles 35:1-19 Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. / He appointed the priests to their duties and encouraged them in the service of the house of the LORD. / To the Levites who taught all Israel and were holy to the LORD, Josiah said: “Put the holy ark in the temple built by Solomon son of David king of Israel. It is not to be carried around on your shoulders. Now serve the LORD your God and His people Israel. ... Hebrews 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself unblemished to God, purify our consciences from works of death, so that we may serve the living God! 1 Peter 1:19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. Treasury of Scripture They shall leave none of it to the morning, nor break any bone of it: according to all the ordinances of the passover they shall keep it. shall leave Exodus 12:10 And ye shall let nothing of it remain until the morning; and that which remaineth of it until the morning ye shall burn with fire. break any bone. Exodus 12:46 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. John 19:36 For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. according Numbers 9:3 In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it. Exodus 12:43 And the LORD said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the ordinance of the passover: There shall no stranger eat thereof: Jump to Previous Bone Bones Break Broken Celebrate Follow Hold Kept Leave Morning Observe Ordinance Ordinances Passover Prepare Rules Statute ThereofJump to Next Bone Bones Break Broken Celebrate Follow Hold Kept Leave Morning Observe Ordinance Ordinances Passover Prepare Rules Statute ThereofNumbers 9 1. The Passover is again commanded6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent 15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites they may not leave any of it until morning This instruction refers to the consumption of the Passover lamb, which was to be entirely eaten on the night of Passover. This command emphasizes the urgency and completeness of the redemption event. In the context of the Exodus, the Israelites were to be ready to leave Egypt in haste, symbolizing their immediate departure from bondage. This practice is also a reminder of God's provision and the need to trust in His timing. The command to consume the lamb fully signifies the totality of God's deliverance and the completeness of the sacrifice. or break any of its bones They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes Persons / Places / Events 1. The IsraelitesThe chosen people of God, who are being instructed on how to observe the Passover. 2. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. 3. Moses The leader of the Israelites, who conveyed God's laws and instructions to the people. 4. Egypt The land from which the Israelites were delivered, symbolizing bondage and oppression. 5. The Passover Lamb A sacrificial lamb whose blood was used to mark the Israelites' homes, sparing them from the final plague. Teaching Points Obedience to God's CommandsThe Israelites were instructed to follow God's statutes precisely. This teaches us the importance of obedience in our walk with God. Symbolism of the Passover Lamb The unbroken bones of the Passover lamb symbolize the perfection and completeness of Christ's sacrifice. Reflect on how Christ fulfills Old Testament typologies. Remembrance and Celebration The Passover was a time of remembrance for the Israelites. Similarly, Christians are called to remember Christ's sacrifice through communion. Deliverance from Bondage Just as the Israelites were delivered from Egypt, believers are delivered from the bondage of sin through Christ. Community and Unity The Passover was celebrated as a community, reminding us of the importance of fellowship and unity in the body of Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Numbers 9:12?2. How does Numbers 9:12 emphasize the importance of following God's specific instructions? 3. What connections exist between Numbers 9:12 and the Passover regulations in Exodus 12? 4. Why is it significant that "no bone is to be broken" in Numbers 9:12? 5. How can we apply the obedience shown in Numbers 9:12 to our daily lives? 6. In what ways does Numbers 9:12 foreshadow Christ's sacrifice in the New Testament? 7. Why does Numbers 9:12 emphasize not breaking any bones of the Passover lamb? 8. How does Numbers 9:12 relate to the crucifixion of Jesus? 9. What is the significance of observing Passover as described in Numbers 9:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Numbers 9? 11. What are the bitter herbs mentioned in the Bible? 12. What are the main themes of the Bible's books? 13. Numbers 9:1-2: How can we verify historically the timing of the second Passover in the second year after leaving Egypt when there is limited supporting evidence? 14. What historical or archaeological evidence confirms these extensive sacrifices ever took place as stated in Numbers 28? What Does Numbers 9:12 Mean They may not leave any of it until morningThe Lord restates here what He had first commanded in Exodus 12:10–“You must not leave any of it until morning; any part left until morning you must burn.” • This requirement kept the meal fresh and sacred, preventing casual grazing or profaning the sacrifice the next day (cf. Exodus 29:34). • It underscored God’s provision for a complete, once-for-all deliverance; nothing about redemption was to be stale or halfway. • The same pattern shows up later with the manna (Exodus 16:19-20) and the peace offering (Leviticus 7:15). God provides “daily bread,” focusing His people on present dependence rather than leftovers. • In the New Testament, Jesus feeds the multitudes and instructs the disciples to gather the fragments so that “nothing will be wasted” (John 6:12). The principle of honoring what God supplies continues. Nor break any of its bones This phrase also echoes Exodus 12:46 and prophetically points to the Messiah. • The Passover lamb had to be perfect (Exodus 12:5). An unbroken skeleton preserved that picture of wholeness. • Psalm 34:20–“He protects all his bones; not one of them will be broken”–finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ. At the crucifixion, the soldiers did not break His legs, “so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: ‘Not one of His bones will be broken’” (John 19:33-36). • By tying the lamb’s intact bones to Jesus’ unbroken bones, God signals that the entire Passover system was a living prophecy of the final, spotless Lamb (1 Peter 1:18-19). • The detail matters; it showcases both divine foreknowledge and the trustworthiness of every word of Scripture (Matthew 5:18). They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes God insists on full obedience, not selective compliance. • “All its statutes” refers to the complete set of rules laid out in Exodus 12 and Leviticus 23. Nothing could be trimmed or modified. • This safeguarded the feast from human innovation. God’s redemption plan is His alone to define. • Deuteronomy 16:1-8 repeats the charge: celebrate in the month Abib, at the place God chooses, eating unleavened bread for seven days. • The comprehensive nature of the commands foreshadows the completeness of Christ’s saving work. He fulfilled the Law “in every respect” (Matthew 5:17) so that believers could keep the feast in sincerity and truth (1 Corinthians 5:7-8). • The Israelites who were ceremonially unclean or traveling were graciously given a second-month Passover (Numbers 9:10-11), yet the same statutes still applied. Grace never lowers God’s standard; it equips us to meet it. summary Numbers 9:12 re-affirms three core truths: God’s deliverance must be received fresh, His Lamb must be whole, and His people must follow every part of His revealed will. The verse anchors the historic Passover, spotlights the crucified yet unbroken Christ, and calls believers to wholehearted, Scripture-shaped obedience. (12) According to all the ordinances.--The word rendered ordinances is in the singular number: according to all the ordinance (or statute). The primary reference is probably to the law respecting the Paschal Lamb. According to Jewish tradition the feast was only observed for one day instead of seven, and it was not necessary to put away leaven.Verse 12. - According to all the ordinances of the passover. The later Jews held that this passover need only be kept for one day, and that leaven need not be put away from the house. But this was a clear departure from the original rule, for it was evidently intended that it should be in all respects a true passover, and in this case six clear days were allowed for the keeping of it (see on Numbers 10:11).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew they may notלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no leave יַשְׁאִ֤ירוּ (yaš·’î·rū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant any of מִמֶּ֙נּוּ֙ (mim·men·nū) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of it until עַד־ (‘aḏ-) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while morning בֹּ֔קֶר (bō·qer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1242: Dawn, morning or break יִשְׁבְּרוּ־ (yiš·bə·rū-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7665: To break, break in pieces any of its bones. וְעֶ֖צֶם (wə·‘e·ṣem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6106: A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame They must observe יַעֲשׂ֥וּ (ya·‘ă·śū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 6213: To do, make the Passover הַפֶּ֖סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover according to all כְּכָל־ (kə·ḵāl-) Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every its statutes. חֻקַּ֥ת (ḥuq·qaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 2708: Something prescribed, an enactment, statute Links Numbers 9:12 NIVNumbers 9:12 NLT Numbers 9:12 ESV Numbers 9:12 NASB Numbers 9:12 KJV Numbers 9:12 BibleApps.com Numbers 9:12 Biblia Paralela Numbers 9:12 Chinese Bible Numbers 9:12 French Bible Numbers 9:12 Catholic Bible OT Law: Numbers 9:12 They shall leave none of it until (Nu Num.) |
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