Exodus 12:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Exodus 12:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Exodus 12:9 is a verse from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Eat not of it raw, nor sodden at all with water, but roast with fire; his head with his legs, and with the purtenance th..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Exodus 12:9 — KJV
“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.”
— Exodus 12:9 (KJV)
Exodus 12:9 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 12:9
“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 12:9: eat, nor, 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 12:9: eat, roast, fire
“And I looked, and, behold, a whirlwind came out of the north, a great cloud, and a fire infolding itself, and a brightness was about it, and out of the midst thereof as the colour of amber, out of the midst of the fire. infolding...: Heb. catching itself”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:9: eat, nor, fire
“I will destroy also all the beasts thereof from beside the great waters; neither shall the foot of man trouble them any more, nor the hoofs of beasts trouble them.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:9: eat, nor, water
“But his inwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Exodus 12:9: water, fire, legs
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