Exodus 12:1-3

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

12 And the Lord said to Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt:

² This month shall be to you the beginning of months: it shall be the first in the months of the year.

³ Speak ye to the whole assembly of the children of Israel, and say to them: On the tenth day of this month let every man take a lamb by their families and houses.