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Numbers 9

Numbers 9:3

The Second Passover · Numbers 9:1–14
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Translations

Modern
You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.”
Traditional
In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it.
Literal
On the fourteenth day of this month, between the evenings, you shall keep it at its appointed time. According to all its statutes and ordinances you shall keep it.”
Latin
…quartadecima die mensis hujus ad vesperam, juxta omnes cæremonias et justificationes ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.”

Notes

Numbers 9:2–3

  • God told the Hebrews to celebrate Passover at the set time (see Exodus 12:6).

  • at twilight: The Hebrew day starts at sunset.

Numbers 9:1–14

A year after Israel left Egypt, it was time for them to celebrate their second Passover in the Sinai wilderness. Those unable to celebrate at the set time could do so a month later.

Theme notes and profiles

Moses The Cross and Passover The Passover

Parallels

Exodus 12:1–13

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of Feasts and Festivals of Israel Numbers, Book of

Topics

Israel: Second Passover Observed Journey of Israel Through The Desert: To Mount Sinai: Passover First Commemorated Passover: Institution of Sanitation: Rest Commanded Sinai: Wilderness of Kept the Passover Festival In The Evening: Divided Into Two, Commencing at 3 O'Clock, and Sunset The Feast of the Passover: Commenced the Fourteenth of the First Month at Even The Feast of the Passover: Remarkable Celebrations of in the Wilderness of Sinai