Numbers 9:9-14
Summary for Num 9:9-14: 9:9-14 a God’s response to the quandary was to allow a makeup ceremony one month later for two special cases (see also 2 Chr 30 b), but with this provision he warned that the Israelites must not neglect the Passover and must celebrate it according to the regulations.9:12 c The bones of the Passover lamb were not to be broken (see Exod 12:46 d; Ps 34:20 e; John 19:32-36 f; cp. John 1:29 g; 1 Cor 5:7 h). The apostle John made reference to this instruction when reporting that Jesus’ legs were not broken on the cross (John 19:36 i).
9:13 j If they ignored the required Passover, they must be cut off from the community. It is not clear whether this refers to the death penalty or banishment (see study note on Lev 7:20-21).
9:14 k Foreigners who lived among the Hebrews and wanted to celebrate the Passover could do so by following the same laws, but circumcision was required for males who desired to eat the Passover meal (see also Exod 12:48-49 l).
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