John Gills Exposition of the Bible 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... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Exodus 12:43-51
Some further precepts are here given concerning the passover, as it should be observed in times to come. I. All the congregation of Israel must keep it, Exod. 12:47. All that share in God's mercies should join in thankful praises for them. Though it was observed in families apart, yet it is looked upon as the act of the whole congregation; for the smaller communities constituted the greater. The New-Testament passover, the Lord's supper, ought not to be neglected by any who are capable of... read more