Exodus 12:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you.
Exodus 12:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And in the first day there shall be to you a holy convocation, and in the seventh day a holy convocation; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done by you.
Exodus 12:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
On the first day you are to hold a sacred assembly, and another on the seventh day. You must not do any work on those days, except to prepare the meals—that is all you may do.
Exodus 12:16 (BSB)
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What does Exodus 12:16 say?
Exodus 12:16 in modern King James wording reads: "And in the first day there shall be an holy convocation, and in the seventh day there shall be an holy convocation to you; no manner of work shall be done in them, save that which every man must eat, that only may be done of you."
Where is Exodus 12:16 found in the Bible?
Exodus 12:16 is verse 16 of chapter 12 of the book of Exodus, in the Old Testament. Exodus has 40 chapters.
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