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International Version</a></span><br />The same law applies both to the native-born and to the foreigner residing among you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/exodus/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />This instruction applies to everyone, whether a native-born Israelite or a foreigner living among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/exodus/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />There shall be one law for the native and for the stranger who sojourns among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/exodus/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/exodus/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/exodus/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />One law shall be for the native-born and for the stranger who dwells among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/exodus/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/exodus/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/exodus/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“The same law shall apply to the native as to the stranger who sojourns among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/exodus/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The same law shall apply to the native as to the sojourner who sojourns among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/exodus/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall apply to the native-born and to the stranger who lives temporarily among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/exodus/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same law will apply to both the native and the alien who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/exodus/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same law will apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/exodus/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />One law shall be to him that is home-born, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/exodus/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />This law applies both to native Israelites and to those foreigners who live among you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/exodus/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/exodus/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The same instructions apply to native-born Israelites as well as foreigners."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/exodus/12.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The same regulations apply to native-born Israelites and to foreigners who settle among you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/exodus/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />A single law exists for the native and the alien who resides among you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/exodus/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall apply to both the native and the foreigner who resides among you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/exodus/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The same law will apply to the person who is native-born and to the foreigner who lives among you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/exodus/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/exodus/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />One law shall be to him that is home-born, and to the stranger that sojourneth among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/exodus/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One law shall be to him who is born at home, and to the stranger who lives as a foreigner among you.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/exodus/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />one law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/exodus/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> one law is to a native, and to a sojourner who is sojourning in your midst.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/exodus/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />One law shall be to the native and to the stranger sojourning in the midst of you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/exodus/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The same law shall be to him that is born in the land, and to the proselyte that sojourneth with you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/exodus/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The law shall be the same for the native born and for the settler who sojourns with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/exodus/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />There will be one law for the native and for the alien residing among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/exodus/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />there shall be one law for the native and for the alien who resides among you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/exodus/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />There shall be one law for the natives and for the strangers who sojourn among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/exodus/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The law shall be one for the natives and for the settlers who dwell among you.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/exodus/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />One law shall be to him that is homeborn, and unto the stranger that sojourneth among you.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/exodus/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />There shall be one law to the native, and to the proselyte coming among you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/exodus/12-49.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kVae3PiKqhs?start=3153" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/exodus/12.htm">Instructions for the Passover</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">48</span>If a foreigner resides with you and wants to celebrate the LORD’s Passover, all the males in the household must be circumcised; then he may come near to celebrate it, and he shall be like a native of the land. But no uncircumcised man may eat of it. <span class="reftext">49</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’a·ḥaṯ (Number-fs) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">The same</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·rāh (N-fs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">law</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: yih·yeh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">shall apply</a> <a href="/hebrew/249.htm" title="249: lā·’ez·rāḥ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A native. From zarach; a spontaneous growth, i.e. Native.">to both the native</a> <a href="/hebrew/1616.htm" title="1616: wə·lag·gêr (Conj-w, Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- A sojourner. Or geyr; from guwr; properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner.">and the foreigner</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: hag·gār (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">who resides</a> <a href="/hebrew/8432.htm" title="8432: bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 2mp) -- Midst. From an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. the centre.">among you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">50</span>Then all the Israelites did this—they did just as the LORD had commanded Moses and Aaron.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Leviticus 24:22</a></span><br />You are to have the same standard of law for the foreign resident and the native; for I am the LORD your God.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Numbers 15:15-16</a></span><br />The assembly is to have the same statute both for you and for the foreign resident; it is a permanent statute for the generations to come. You and the foreigner shall be the same before the LORD. / The same law and the same ordinance will apply both to you and to the foreigner residing with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-28.htm">Galatians 3:28</a></span><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/10-12.htm">Romans 10:12</a></span><br />For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-12.htm">Ephesians 2:12-19</a></span><br />remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. / But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ. / For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/10-34.htm">Acts 10:34-35</a></span><br />Then Peter began to speak: “I now truly understand that God does not show favoritism, / but welcomes those from every nation who fear Him and do what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Colossians 3:11</a></span><br />Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/56-6.htm">Isaiah 56:6-7</a></span><br />And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants—all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant— / I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/10-18.htm">Deuteronomy 10:18-19</a></span><br />He executes justice for the fatherless and widow, and He loves the foreigner, giving him food and clothing. / So you also must love the foreigner, since you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-13.htm">1 Corinthians 12:13</a></span><br />For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free, and we were all given one Spirit to drink.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-9.htm">Acts 15:9</a></span><br />He made no distinction between us and them, for He cleansed their hearts by faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-29.htm">Romans 3:29-30</a></span><br />Is God the God of Jews only? Is He not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, / since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/5-6.htm">Galatians 5:6</a></span><br />For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision has any value. What matters is faith expressing itself through love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19</a></span><br />Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/10-16.htm">John 10:16</a></span><br />I have other sheep that are not of this fold. I must bring them in as well, and they will listen to My voice. Then there will be one flock and one shepherd.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">One law shall be to him that is home born, and to the stranger that sojournes among you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/24-22.htm">Leviticus 24:22</a></b></br> Ye shall have one manner of law, as well for the stranger, as for one of your own country: for I <i>am</i> the LORD your God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/9-14.htm">Numbers 9:14</a></b></br> And if a stranger shall sojourn among you, and will keep the passover unto the LORD; according to the ordinance of the passover, and according to the manner thereof, so shall he do: ye shall have one ordinance, both for the stranger, and for him that was born in the land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/15-15.htm">Numbers 15:15,16,29</a></b></br> One ordinance <i>shall be both</i> for you of the congregation, and also for the stranger that sojourneth <i>with you</i>, an ordinance for ever in your generations: as ye <i>are</i>, so shall the stranger be before the LORD… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Applies</a> <a href="/exodus/12-22.htm">Apply</a> <a href="/exodus/12-19.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Born</a> <a href="/exodus/12-45.htm">Country</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/exodus/12-30.htm">Home</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-14.htm">Homeborn</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-14.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/exodus/12-43.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/exodus/12-43.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Native</a> <a href="/exodus/12-19.htm">Native-Born</a> <a href="/exodus/12-45.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/exodus/3-22.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/exodus/12-40.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/exodus/12-45.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/exodus/12-48.htm">Stranger</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Alien</a> <a href="/exodus/21-31.htm">Applies</a> <a href="/numbers/5-30.htm">Apply</a> <a href="/exodus/21-22.htm">Birth</a> <a href="/exodus/21-4.htm">Born</a> <a href="/exodus/18-27.htm">Country</a> <a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Foreigner</a> <a href="/exodus/18-23.htm">Home</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-7.htm">Homeborn</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-29.htm">Home-Born</a> <a href="/exodus/16-9.htm">Israelite</a> <a href="/exodus/13-9.htm">Law</a> <a href="/exodus/14-16.htm">Midst</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-29.htm">Native</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-29.htm">Native-Born</a> <a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Sojourner</a> <a href="/leviticus/16-29.htm">Sojourneth</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-12.htm">Sojourning</a> <a href="/leviticus/17-12.htm">Sojourns</a> <a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Strange</a> <a href="/exodus/18-3.htm">Stranger</a><div class="vheading2">Exodus 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-1.htm">The beginning of the year is changed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-3.htm">The Passover is instituted</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-11.htm">The import of the rite of the Passover</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-15.htm">Unleavened bread</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-29.htm">The firstborn are slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-31.htm">The Israelites are driven out of the land</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-37.htm">They come to Succoth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-41.htm">The time of their sojourning</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/exodus/12-43.htm">The ordinance of the Passover</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In Hebrew, the word for "law" is "torah," which signifies instruction or teaching. The use of "the same" emphasizes that God's standards are not subject to change based on personal or cultural preferences. Historically, this reflects the divine nature of the law given to Moses, which was meant to guide the Israelites in righteousness and justice. It serves as a reminder that God's principles are eternal and applicable to all who seek to follow Him.<p><b>shall apply</b><br />The phrase "shall apply" indicates an imperative, a command that is not optional but required. The Hebrew root here conveys a sense of binding obligation. This reflects the covenantal relationship between God and His people, where adherence to His laws is a sign of faithfulness and devotion. It is a call to action, urging believers to live out their faith through obedience to God's commands.<p><b>to both the native</b><br />"The native" refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were born into the covenant community. In the Hebrew context, this term highlights the identity and heritage of those who are naturally part of God's family. It serves as a reminder of the special relationship and responsibilities that come with being part of God's people. Historically, this distinction was important in maintaining the cultural and religious identity of the Israelites amidst surrounding nations.<p><b>and the foreigner</b><br />The inclusion of "the foreigner" is significant, as it demonstrates God's inclusive nature and His desire for all people to come to know Him. The Hebrew word for "foreigner" often refers to a sojourner or resident alien, someone who is not originally part of the Israelite community but chooses to live among them. This reflects the biblical theme of hospitality and the extension of God's grace beyond ethnic and national boundaries. It is a powerful reminder that God's love and law are available to all who seek Him, regardless of their background.<p><b>who resides among you</b><br />This phrase emphasizes the presence and integration of the foreigner within the community of Israel. The Hebrew root suggests dwelling or living together, indicating a sense of belonging and acceptance. It highlights the importance of community and the role of the foreigner in the life of Israel. Scripturally, it points to the idea that God's kingdom is open to all who choose to align themselves with His people and His ways. It is an invitation to unity and fellowship under the banner of God's law.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/exodus/12-49.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The same</span><br /><span class="heb">אַחַ֔ת</span> <span class="translit">(’a·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">law</span><br /><span class="heb">תּוֹרָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(tō·w·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Direction, instruction, law</span><br /><br /><span class="word">shall apply</span><br /><span class="heb">יִהְיֶ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(yih·yeh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to both the native</span><br /><span class="heb">לָֽאֶזְרָ֑ח</span> <span class="translit">(lā·’ez·rāḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_249.htm">Strong's 249: </a> </span><span class="str2">A spontaneous growth, native</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the foreigner</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלַגֵּ֖ר</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lag·gêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1616.htm">Strong's 1616: </a> </span><span class="str2">A guest, a foreigner</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who resides</span><br /><span class="heb">הַגָּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(hag·gār)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility</span><br /><br /><span class="word">among you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּתוֹכְכֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯō·wḵ·ḵem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8432.htm">Strong's 8432: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bisection, the centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/exodus/12-49.htm">Exodus 12:49 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/exodus/12-49.htm">OT Law: Exodus 12:49 One law shall be to him who (Exo. 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