Reference

Exodus 12:19

Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.
17

And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance for ever.

18

In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at even, ye shall eat unleavened bread, until the one and twentieth day of the month at even.

19

Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.

20

Ye shall eat nothing leavened; in all your habitations shall ye eat unleavened bread.

21

Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover.

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Annihilation / Destruction
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Destruction / Perishing Language
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Annihilation / Destruction

The phrase "cut off from the congregation of Israel" does not explicitly state physical destruction or ceasing to exist, but rather suggests excommunication or removal from the community, which is a social or religious consequence rather than a physical one.

Destruction / Perishing Language

This verse directly uses the phrase "cut off," which is explicitly listed in the theme definition as an example of "Destruction / Perishing Language."

Time-Bound Fulfillment

This verse describes a command with a specific duration ("Seven days") and a consequence for disobedience, but it does not present a prophecy or a future event that is expected to be recognized as fulfilled.