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Exodus 12:45

Exodus 12:45
A foreigner and an hired servant shall not eat thereof.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

One law shall be to him that is homeborn,.... A proper Israelite, one that is so by descent:

and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you; that becomes a proselyte to the true religion; these…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

A foreigner - or sojourner: one who resides in a country, not having a permanent home, nor being attached to an Israelitish household.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

A foreigner - תושב toshab, from ישב yashab, to sit down or dwell; one who is a mere sojourner, for the purpose of traffic, merchandise, etc., but who is neither a proselyte of the gate nor of the…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Exodus 12:43-51

Some further precepts are here given concerning the passover, as it should be observed in times to come.

I. All the congregation of Israel must keep it, Exo 12:47. All that share in God's mercies…

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