The Hebrew word *bayith* (H1004) is one of the primary terms used in Scripture to denote house or household, reflecting the foundational unit of family and national life in Israel. Often translated as "house" in the King James Version, *bayith* frequently carries the sense of household, encompassing not just a physical structure but the entire domestic unit, including family members, relatives, servants, and even strangers. In the Old Testament, *bayith* appears as early as Genesis 18:19 and is used to signify the whole domestic staff and family, as well as broader concepts like dynasty, such as in the house of David. For instance, Noah's household included himself, his wife, his three sons, and their wives, while Abraham's household in Genesis 14:14 comprised 318 trained men born into it, demonstrating its expansive nature. Similarly, Jacob's household included his offspring, their families, and a total of 70 individuals, yet it remains a smaller unit, distinct from a clan or tribe. The significance of *bayith* in Scripture underscores God's dealings with entire households rather than just individuals. When God called Abraham, his whole household was included in the covenant, with males required to receive the sign of circumcision. God commanded religious observances like the Passover and tithing to be kept by households as units, and both blessings and punishments were applied collectively. For example, Korah, Dathan, Abiram, and Achan faced punishment along with their households, while Obed-edom and Rahab received blessings that extended to their entire households. The actions of the head of the household profoundly impact the whole, as seen when Jacob treated his household as a religious unit, commanding them to put away foreign gods and join him at Bethel. This corporate understanding of *bayith* highlights the interconnectedness of family members under God's covenant and purpose.

God's instruction on deleavening, as given through Moses, emphasizes the removal of leaven from specific areas of responsibility. In Exodus 12:15 and 19, the phrases "from your houses" and "in your houses" are derived from the Hebrew word *bayith* (H1004), which can mean homes, households, or families. This indicates that the primary focus of deleavening is the personal and familial spaces under one's control. God's command underscores that no leaven should be found within these defined areas during the seven days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, highlighting the importance of thoroughness in the spaces designated by *bayith*.

The Hebrew word *bayith* (H1004), translated as "house" or "houses," appears sixteen times in Exodus 12, with thirteen references specifically to the houses of the Israelites during the Passover. God repeatedly instructed His people to observe the Passover in their houses, emphasizing this location five times in key verses. Exodus 12:7 directs them to strike the lintel and doorposts of their houses with blood, while verse 22 commands that none shall go out of the door of their house, and verse 23 assures that the Lord will pass over the door to protect those inside. Verse 27 further reinforces that the Passover sacrifice was for the houses of the children of Israel in Egypt. There is no scriptural record of the Israelites assembling in Rameses or dwelling in tents for the Passover. The consistent use of *bayith* for both Israelite and Egyptian dwellings in the same chapter indicates permanent structures, not portable tents, which are denoted by the Hebrew word *ohel*. Genesis 47 establishes that the Israelites lived in houses located in Goshen, a large area in the northern Nile Delta, distinct from the Egyptians' dwellings. Rameses, a treasure city within Goshen built by Israelite slave labor, was not the location of their Passover observance. During the Passover, the Israelites remained in their houses in Goshen throughout the night of the fourteenth day, as commanded. They did not leave after the Death Angel passed at midnight, adhering to God's instruction to stay until morning. The biblical account confirms their obedience, with no indication of deviation from residing in their houses during this event.