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.
Original Language Analysis
הַבַּ֛יִת
house
H1004
הַבַּ֛יִת
house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
1 of 14
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
4 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
תוֹצִ֧יא
thou shalt not carry forth
H3318
תוֹצִ֧יא
thou shalt not carry forth
Strong's:
H3318
Word #:
5 of 14
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
6 of 14
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַבַּ֛יִת
house
H1004
הַבַּ֛יִת
house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
7 of 14
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
מִן
H4480
מִן
Strong's:
H4480
Word #:
8 of 14
properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
הַבָּשָׂ֖ר
ought of the flesh
H1320
הַבָּשָׂ֖ר
ought of the flesh
Strong's:
H1320
Word #:
9 of 14
flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
ח֑וּצָה
abroad
H2351
ח֑וּצָה
abroad
Strong's:
H2351
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, separate by a wall, i.e., outside, outdoors
וְעֶ֖צֶם
a bone
H6106
וְעֶ֖צֶם
a bone
Strong's:
H6106
Word #:
11 of 14
a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e., (as pron.) selfsame
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 14
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
Cross References
John 19:36For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken.Numbers 9:12They 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 19:33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
Historical Context
Breaking bones was typical when consuming sacrifices to extract marrow. The prohibition for Passover lambs set them apart. Crucified victims normally had legs broken to hasten death (John 19:31-33), but not Christ.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the unbroken-bone requirement finding fulfillment in Christ's crucifixion demonstrate Scripture's prophetic unity?
- What does keeping the meal 'in one house' teach about the importance of family/household worship?
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Analysis & Commentary
The requirement that the lamb be eaten 'in one house' prevents dividing the feast among multiple locations, maintaining family unit cohesion. 'Neither shall thou carry forth ought of the flesh abroad' keeps the sacred meal contained. The prohibition 'nor break a bone' appears minor but gains profound significance in Christ's crucifixion (John 19:36)—His bones remained unbroken, fulfilling Passover typology perfectly.