Exodus 12:9

Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance thereof.

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Other Translations for Exodus 12:9

BSB
Do not eat any of the meat raw or cooked in boiling water, but only roasted over the fire-its head and legs and inner parts.
AKJV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the entrails thereof.
CPDV
You shall not consume anything from it raw, nor boiled in water, but only roasted by fire. You shall devour the head with its feet and entrails.
ERV
Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; its head with its legs and with the inwards thereof.
NHEB
Do not eat it raw, nor boiled at all with water, but roasted with fire; with its head, its legs and its inner parts.
SMT
Ye shall not eat from it raw and boiled from boiling with water, but roasted with fire, its head with its legs with its inner part.

Commentary for Exodus 12:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Exodus 12:9
Summary
Lamb must be roasted whole and consumed
Place
Egypt
Event
Cooking method prescribed
Estimated Time Period
c. 1300 BC
Category
Ritual