Exodus 12:4
“And if the household be too little for the lamb, let him and his neighbour next unto his house take it according to the number of the souls; every man according to his eating shall make your count for the lamb.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And if the household be too little for the lamb,.... That they cannot eat it up at once:
let him and his neighbour…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Tradition specifies ten as the least number; but the matter was probably left altogether to the discretion of the heads…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
If the household be too little - That is, if there be not persons enough in one family to eat a whole lamb, then two…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Exodus 12:1-20
Moses and Aaron here receive of the Lord what they were afterwards to deliver to the people concerning the ordinance of…