New International Reader's Version

Exodus 12:5-10 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

5. "The animals you choose must be males that are a year old. They must not have any flaws. You may choose either sheep or goats.

6. Take care of them until the 14th day of the month. Then the whole community of Israel must kill them when the sun goes down.

7. Take some of the blood. Put it on the sides and tops of the doorframes of the houses where you eat the lambs.

8. "That same night eat the meat cooked over the fire. Also eat bitter plants. And eat bread that is made without yeast.

9. Do not eat the meat raw or boiled in water. Instead, cook it over the fire. Cook the head, legs and inside parts.

10. Do not leave any of it until morning. If some is left over until morning, burn it.