Exodus 12:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 12:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 12:8 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 12:8 — KJV
“And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.”
— Exodus 12:8 (KJV)
Exodus 12:8 in Context — About the Book of Exodus
Exodus tells the defining rescue story of the Old Testament: God hears the cry of enslaved Israel, breaks Pharaoh's grip through ten plagues, parts the Red Sea, and meets His people at Sinai. It reveals God as deliverer, covenant-maker, and the One who dwells among His people.
Cross-References for Exodus 12:8
“The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:8: eat, unleavened, bread
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:8: eat, flesh, roast
“He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:8: eat, flesh, roast
“And if ought of the flesh of the consecrations, or of the bread, remain unto the morning, then thou shalt burn the remainder with fire: it shall not be eaten, because it is holy.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:8: eat, flesh, fire
“And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:8: eat, unleavened, bread
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