Deuteronomy 16:5 · KJV
"Thou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee:"
King James Version
What does Deuteronomy 16:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.
4And there shall be no leavened bread seen with thee in all thy coast seven days; neither shall there any thing of the flesh, which thou sacrificedst the first day at even, remain all night until the morning.
5Thou mayest not sacrifice the passover within any of thy gates, which the LORD thy God giveth thee:
6But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt.
7And thou shalt roast and eat it in the place which the LORD thy God shall choose: and thou shalt turn in the morning, and go unto thy tents.
Reflection Questions
1
What does the Passover mean to you personally?
2
How do you observe sacred traditions in your life?
3
When have you felt the importance of following guidelines?
Life Application
tradition
Engage in traditions that deepen your faith and remind you of God's faithfulness.
worship
Consider how you can create a sacred space for worship in your home.
Connection to Jesus
nt fulfillment
Jesus is the ultimate Passover lamb, fulfilling the sacrificial system established in the Old Testament.
See also: 1 Corinthians 5:7
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