Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In the first month you are to eat bread made without yeast, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. New Living Translation The bread you eat must be made without yeast from the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month until the evening of the twenty-first day of that month. English Standard Version In the first month, from the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. Berean Standard Bible In the first month you are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. Berean Literal Bible In the first month, on the four and tenth day of the month, in the evening, you⁺ shall eat unleavened bread, until the first and twentieth day of the month in the evening. King James Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. New King James Version In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. New American Standard Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. NASB 1995 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. NASB 1977 ‘In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. Legacy Standard Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. Amplified Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, [and continue] until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. Berean Annotated Bible In the first month you⁺ are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. Christian Standard Bible You are to eat unleavened bread in the first month, from the evening of the fourteenth day of the month until the evening of the twenty-first day. Holman Christian Standard Bible You are to eat unleavened bread in the first month, from the evening of the fourteenth day of the month until the evening of the twenty-first day. American Standard Version In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. Contemporary English Version Begin on the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month by eating bread made without yeast. Then continue this celebration until the evening of the twenty-first day. English Revised Version In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. GOD'S WORD® Translation From the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month until the evening of the twenty-first day you must eat unleavened bread. Good News Translation From the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month to the evening of the twenty-first day, you must not eat any bread made with yeast. International Standard Version In the first month, from the evening of the fourteenth day of the month until the evening of the twenty-first day of the month, you are to eat unleavened bread. NET Bible In the first month, from the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, you will eat bread made without yeast until the twenty-first day of the month in the evening. New Heart English Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty first day of the month at evening. Webster's Bible Translation In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, ye shall eat unleavened bread, till the one and twentieth day of the month at evening. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the first month you are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. World English Bible In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty first day of the month at evening. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn the first [month], on the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, you eat unleavened things until the twenty-first day of the month, at evening; Berean Literal Bible In the first month, on the four and tenth day of the month, in the evening, you⁺ shall eat unleavened bread, until the first and twentieth day of the month in the evening. Young's Literal Translation In the first month, in the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, ye do eat unleavened things until the one and twentieth day of the month, at evening; Smith's Literal Translation In the first, in the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, ye shall eat unleavened till the one and twentieth day of the month in the evening. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe first month, the fourteenth day of the month in the evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the same month in the evening. Catholic Public Domain Version In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, toward evening, you shall consume the unleavened bread, until the twenty-first day of the same month, toward evening. New American Bible From the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month until the evening of the twenty-first day of this month you will eat unleavened bread. New Revised Standard Version In the first month, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day, you shall eat unleavened bread. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread until the twenty-first day of the month at evening. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In the first month, in the fourteenth of the month in the evening you will eat unleavened bread and unto the twentyfirst day of the month in the evening. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. Brenton Septuagint Translation Beginning the fourteenth day of the first month, ye shall eat unleavened bread from evening, till the twenty-first day of the month, till evening. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of Unleavened Bread…17So you are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread, for on this very day I brought your divisions out of the land of Egypt. You must keep this day as a permanent statute for the generations to come. 18In the first month you are to eat unleavened bread, from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day. 19For seven days there must be no leaven found in your houses. If anyone eats something leavened, that person, whether a foreigner or native of the land, must be cut off from the congregation of Israel.… Cross References In the first month Numbers 9:1-5 In the first month of the second year after Israel had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Wilderness of Sinai: / “The Israelites are to observe the Passover at its appointed time. / You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” … Leviticus 23:5 The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. Deuteronomy 16:1-2 Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. you are to eat unleavened bread, Leviticus 23:6-8 On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread. / On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly; you are not to do any regular work. / For seven days you are to present a food offering to the LORD. On the seventh day there shall be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work.’” Deuteronomy 16:3-4 You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. / No leaven is to be found in all your land for seven days, and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day shall remain until morning. 2 Chronicles 30:21-23 The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD. / And Hezekiah encouraged all the Levites who performed skillfully before the LORD. For seven days they ate their assigned portion, sacrificing peace offerings and giving thanks to the LORD, the God of their fathers. / The whole assembly agreed to observe seven more days, so they observed seven days with joy. from the evening of the fourteenth day Joshua 5:10-11 On the evening of the fourteenth day of the month, while the Israelites were camped at Gilgal on the plains of Jericho, they kept the Passover. / The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land. Numbers 9:3-5 You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” / So Moses told the Israelites to observe the Passover, / and they did so in the Wilderness of Sinai, at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. The Israelites did everything just as the LORD had commanded Moses. Deuteronomy 16:6 You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. until the evening of the twenty-first day. Numbers 28:16-18 The fourteenth day of the first month is the LORD’s Passover. / On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten. / On the first day there is to be a sacred assembly; you must not do any regular work. Ezra 6:19-22 On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves. / The Israelites who had returned from exile ate it, together with all who had separated themselves from the uncleanness of the peoples of the land to seek the LORD, the God of Israel. … 2 Chronicles 35:17 The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days. Numbers 28:17 On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten. Matthew 26:17 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” Mark 14:12 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” Luke 22:7 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. Treasury of Scripture In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even. Exodus 12:1,15 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, … Leviticus 23:5,6 In the fourteenth day of the first month at even is the LORD'S passover… Numbers 28:16 And in the fourteenth day of the first month is the passover of the LORD. Jump to Previous Bread Eat Evening First Food Fourteenth Month Twentieth Twenty Twenty-First Unleavened YeastJump to Next Bread Eat Evening First Food Fourteenth Month Twentieth Twenty Twenty-First Unleavened YeastExodus 12 1. The beginning of the year is changed3. The Passover is instituted 11. The import of the rite of the Passover 15. Unleavened bread 29. The firstborn are slain 31. The Israelites are driven out of the land 37. They come to Succoth 41. The time of their sojourning 43. The ordinance of the Passover In the first month The first month refers to Nisan (or Abib), which is the beginning of the Hebrew religious calendar. This month typically corresponds to March-April in the Gregorian calendar. The timing is significant as it marks the beginning of the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing new beginnings and redemption. This month is also when the Passover is celebrated, a pivotal event in Jewish history. you are to eat unleavened bread from the evening of the fourteenth day until the evening of the twenty-first day Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who conveyed God's commandments to the people, including the observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 2. Israelites The chosen people of God, who were instructed to observe the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread as a commemoration of their deliverance from Egypt. 3. Egypt The land of bondage from which the Israelites were delivered, marking the significance of the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 4. Passover The event marking God's deliverance of the Israelites from Egypt, which is closely associated with the Feast of Unleavened Bread. 5. Feast of Unleavened Bread A seven-day festival beginning on the evening of the fourteenth day of the first month, during which the Israelites were to eat unleavened bread, symbolizing purity and separation from sin. Teaching Points Symbolism of Unleavened BreadUnleavened bread represents purity and the absence of sin. Just as the Israelites were to remove leaven from their homes, Christians are called to remove sin from their lives. Obedience to God's Commands The observance of the Feast of Unleavened Bread demonstrates the importance of obedience to God's instructions. Believers today are called to live in obedience to God's Word. Remembrance and Reflection The Feast serves as a time of remembrance of God's deliverance. Christians are encouraged to regularly reflect on their own deliverance from sin through Christ. Community and Family Worship The communal aspect of the Feast highlights the importance of worshiping together as a family and community, fostering unity and shared faith experiences. Spiritual Preparation Just as the Israelites prepared for the Feast by removing leaven, believers are encouraged to prepare their hearts for worship and service by confessing and forsaking sin. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Exodus 12:18?2. How does Exodus 12:18 emphasize the importance of obedience to God's commands? 3. What does the timing of the Feast of Unleavened Bread signify for believers today? 4. How can Exodus 12:18 inspire us to remove sin from our lives? 5. How does the command in Exodus 12:18 connect to Jesus as the Passover Lamb? 6. In what ways can we incorporate the principles of Exodus 12:18 into daily life? 7. What is the significance of unleavened bread in Exodus 12:18 for Christians today? 8. How does Exodus 12:18 relate to the concept of purity in Christian theology? 9. Why is the specific timing in Exodus 12:18 important for understanding the Passover? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 12? 11. What are the Appointed Times (Moedim) in Judaism? 12. What foods are mentioned in the Bible? 13. John 18:28 - How do we reconcile the precise timing of Jesus' trial and the Passover feast with other accounts that seem to present a different chronology? 14. What is the Feast of Unleavened Bread? What Does Exodus 12:18 Mean In the first month- God fixes the timing of Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread in the very first month of Israel’s religious calendar (Exodus 13:4). - By anchoring the celebration to a specific month—Abib/Nisan—He ensures that every generation remembers the literal historical rescue from Egypt at the same season each year (Deuteronomy 16:1). - This divinely set schedule underscores His sovereignty over time itself, a truth echoed when Jesus later kept the same calendar in Jerusalem (John 2:13). You are to eat unleavened bread - Leaven is physically removed from every home (Exodus 12:15), and for seven days only flat, yeast-free bread is on the table. • Eating the bread is not optional; it is an act of obedience that visibly separates God’s people from Egypt’s culture. • The absence of leaven pictures a life cleansed from corruption, a lesson the New Testament draws on when it says, “Cleanse out the old leaven… For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” (1 Corinthians 5:7-8). - In daily meals, children taste the story, parents retell the story, and the nation relives the story—faith is transmitted by doing (Exodus 13:8-10). From the evening of the fourteenth day - Biblical days begin at sundown; so “evening” launches the festival (Genesis 1:5). - The very moment the Passover lambs are slain—twilight of the fourteenth—Israel shifts from bondage to freedom (Leviticus 23:5). - Centuries later Jesus, “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29), shared this meal with His disciples at the same hour (Matthew 26:17-19), fulfilling its deepest meaning. Until the evening of the twenty-first day - The command runs exactly seven evenings, forming a complete, perfect cycle (Exodus 12:15-16). - The closing evening bookends the week: • Day 1 and Day 7 are both treated as sacred assemblies with no regular work (Leviticus 23:7-8). • This pattern teaches that deliverance is entirely God’s work from start to finish; His people simply rest in what He has done. - King Hezekiah later reinstituted the feast for this full span, and “the sons of Israel who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy” (2 Chronicles 30:21). summary God stakes His claim on Israel’s calendar, diet, and daily rhythm so they will never forget that redemption is real, historical, and complete. From the first sunset on the fourteenth to the last on the twenty-first, the flat, humble loaf silently proclaims: “We were slaves, but the LORD set us free.” For believers today, the same timeline and the same symbols point unwaveringly to Christ, our once-for-all Passover Lamb, whose finished work invites us into a lifelong walk of purity and praise. (18) In the first month.--The Hebrew omits "month" by a not unusual ellipse. (Comp. Ezekiel 1:1.)At even.--The evening intended is not that with which the fourteenth day began, but that with which it closed, the end of the fourteenth and beginning of the fifteenth day. (See Leviticus 23:5-6.) Verse 18. - In the first month. The word "month" seems to have accidentally dropt out of the Hebrew text. In the evening. The Hebrew day commenced with the evening (Genesis 1:5); but the evening here intended is that at the close of the 14th of Abib, which began the 15th. Similarly, the evening of the 21st is here that which commenced the 22nd.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew In the first [month]בָּרִאשֹׁ֡ן (bā·ri·šōn) Preposition-b, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7223: First, in place, time, rank you are to eat תֹּאכְל֖וּ (tō·ḵə·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat unleavened bread, מַצֹּ֑ת (maṣ·ṣōṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4682: Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passover from the evening בָּעֶ֔רֶב (bā·‘e·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening of the fourteenth בְּאַרְבָּעָה֩ (bə·’ar·bā·‘āh) Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular Strong's 702: Four day י֤וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day until עַ֠ד (‘aḏ) Preposition Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while the evening בָּעָֽרֶב׃ (bā·‘ā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening of the twenty-first הָאֶחָ֧ד (hā·’e·ḥāḏ) Article | Number - masculine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first day. י֣וֹם (yō·wm) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3117: A day Links Exodus 12:18 NIVExodus 12:18 NLT Exodus 12:18 ESV Exodus 12:18 NASB Exodus 12:18 KJV Exodus 12:18 BibleApps.com Exodus 12:18 Biblia Paralela Exodus 12:18 Chinese Bible Exodus 12:18 French Bible Exodus 12:18 Catholic Bible OT Law: Exodus 12:18 In the first month on the fourteenth (Exo. 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