Exodus 12:47

47 The whole Israelite community should observe it.

Exodus 12:47 Meaning and Commentary

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.

Exodus 12:47 In-Context

45 No temporary foreign resident or day laborer may eat it.

46 It should be eaten in one house. You shouldn't take any of the meat outside the house, and you shouldn't break the bones.

47 The whole Israelite community should observe it.

48 If an immigrant who lives with you wants to observe the Passover to the LORD, then he and all his males should be circumcised. Then he may join in observing it. He should be regarded as a native of the land. But no uncircumcised person may eat it.

49 There will be one Instruction for the native and for the immigrant who lives with you.