Exo 12:43-49 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Exod 12:43-50: 12:43-50 These additional instructions for the observance of Passover relate primarily to outsiders (12:43 ) and foreigners (12:48 ). Perhaps the presence of the non-Israelite rabble (12:38 ) in the community prompted these instructions. The key factor was whether or not the person was willing to become fully identified with Israel and with the Lord by submitting to circumcision.

a12:43-50►

fJohn 19:36►

‏ Exodus 12:43-49

Summary for Exod 12:43-50: 12:43-50 ^a These additional instructions for the observance of Passover relate primarily to outsiders (12:43 ^b) and foreigners (12:48 ^c). Perhaps the presence of the non-Israelite rabble (12:38 ^d) in the community prompted these instructions. The key factor was whether or not the person was willing to become fully identified with Israel and with the Lord by submitting to circumcision.
12:46 ^e do not break any of its bones: The apostle John makes reference to this instruction regarding the Passover lambs when reporting that Jesus’ legs were not broken on the cross (John 19:36 ^f).