Numbers 28:16

The Passover Feast

16 " 'The LORD's Passover Feast must be held on the 14th day of the first month.

Numbers 28:16 Meaning and Commentary

Numbers 28:16

And in the fourteenth day of the first month
The month Nisan, as the Targum of Jonathan or Abib, which, upon the Israelites coming out of Egypt, and on that account, was made the first month; otherwise Tisri or September was the first month, see ( Exodus 12:2 ) ( 13:4 ) ,

[is] the passover of the Lord;
a feast in which a lamb was killed and eaten, in memory of the Lord's passing over the houses of the Israelites, when he slew the firstborn in Egypt; see ( Exodus 12:6 Exodus 12:18 Exodus 12:23 Exodus 12:27 ) .

Numbers 28:16 In-Context

14 " 'Bring a drink offering along with each bull. It must have two quarts of wine. Offer two and a half pints along with the ram. And offer one quart along with each lamb. " 'It is the burnt offering for each month. It must be made on the day of each New Moon Feast during the year.

15 " 'One male goat must be brought to the LORD as a sin offering. It is in addition to the regular burnt offering and its drink offering.

16 " 'The LORD's Passover Feast must be held on the 14th day of the first month.

17 On the 15th day of the month there must be a feast. For seven days eat bread that is made without yeast.

18 On the first day come together for a special service. Do not do any regular work.