Exodus 12:49

49 The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”

Exodus 12:49 in Other Translations

49 One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.

49 There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you."

49 This instruction applies to everyone, whether a native-born Israelite or a foreigner living among you.”

49 "The same law applies both to the native and the immigrant who is staying with you."

49 The same law will apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you."

Exodus 12:49 Meaning and Commentary

Exodus 12:49

One law shall be to him that is homeborn
A proper Israelite, one that is so by descent: and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you;
that becomes a proselyte to the true religion; these were both bound by the same law, and obliged to observe the same rites and ceremonies, and partook of the same ordinances, benefits, and privileges; this was a dawn of grace to the poor Gentiles, and presignified what would be in Gospel times, when they should be fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, be fellow heirs of the same body, and partakers of the promises of Christ by the Gospel, ( Ephesians 2:19 ) ( Ephesians 3:5 Ephesians 3:6 ) .

Exodus 12:49 In-Context

47 The whole community of Israel must celebrate it.

48 “A foreigner residing among you who wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover must have all the males in his household circumcised; then he may take part like one born in the land. No uncircumcised male may eat it.

49 The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.”

50 All the Israelites did just what the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.

51 And on that very day the LORD brought the Israelites out of Egypt by their divisions.

Cross References

• 1. Leviticus 24:22; Nu 15:15-16,29; Deuteronomy 1:16; Galatians 3:28