Matthew Henry on Exodus 12:43–end
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 should join in thankful praises for them. Though it was observed in families apart, yet it is looked upon as the act of the whole congregation; for the smaller communities constituted the greater. The New Testament passover, the Lord's supper, ought not to be neglected by any who are capable of celebrating it. He is unworthy the name of an Israelite that can contentedly neglect the commemoration of so great a deliverance. 1. No stranger that was uncircumcised might be admitted to eat of it, Exo 12:4…
Read the whole note in the consoleJamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 12:41
even the selfsame day--implying an exact and literal fulfilment of the predicted period.
Adam Clarke on Exodus 12:46
In one house shall it be eaten - In one family, if that be large enough; if not, a neighboring family might be invited, Exo 12:4.
Thou shalt not carry forth aught of the flesh - Every family must abide within doors because of the destroying angel, none being permitted to go out of his house till the next day, Exo 12:22.
Neither shall ye break a bone thereof - As it was to be eaten in haste, (Exo 12:11), there was no time either to separate the bones, or to break them in order to extract the marrow; and lest they should be tempted to consume time in this way, therefore this ordinance was given. It is very likely that, when the whole lamb was brought to table, they cut off the flesh without ev…
Read the whole note in the consoleJohn Gill on Exodus 12:47
All the congregation of Israel shall keep it. The passover, and the feast of unleavened bread only; for a Gentile was first to be circumcised, and be joined to the congregation, and then partake of it, and not before.
