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    Passover

    פֶּ֫סַחπάσχα

    The Passover is an annual Jewish feast that commemorates the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as described in Exodus 12, and is celebrated with specific rituals and offerings as prescribed in the Old Testament and observed in the New Testament.

    verses
    73
    first named
    Exodus 12:11
    last named
    Hebrews 11:28

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    Passover is one of the major Jewish festivals, instituted by God to commemorate the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. It is observed annually on the 14th day of the first month, Nisan (Exodus 12:11; Leviticus 23:5; Numbers 28:16).

    The festival's name derives from the event in which the Lord "passed over" the houses of the Israelites during the tenth plague, sparing their firstborn while striking down those of the Egyptians (Exodus 12:27). This night marked the beginning of the Exodus, the foundational event of Israelite identity (Exodus 12:43,48).

    The Passover celebration includes the sacrifice of a lamb without blemish, whose blood was originally applied to the doorposts and lintels of Israelite homes (Exodus 12:21). The meal involves eating the lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs, symbolizing haste and suffering (Exodus 12:8).

    Detailed instructions for observing Passover are found in Deuteronomy (Deu.16.1-6), and it was to be celebrated in the place God chose, later understood to be Jerusalem (Deu.16.2,6). The festival was central to Israelite worship and identity, with significant observances noted during the reigns of kings Hezekiah and Josiah (2Ch.30.1-2, 35:1,18).

    Notable Passover celebrations include those led by Joshua after entering the Promised Land (Joshua 5:10-11), during King Josiah's reforms (2Ki.23.21-23), and as described in Ezra during the return from exile (Ezra 6:19-20).

    In the New Testament, Passover plays a significant role in the narratives surrounding Jesus' crucifixion, which occurred during the festival. Jesus shared a Passover meal with His disciples, known as the Last Supper, which Christians commemorate as the institution of the Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:17-19; Mrk.14.12-16; Luke 22:7-15). The apostle Paul refers to Christ as "our Passover lamb" who has been sacrificed (1Co.5.7).

    The festival's significance extends into Christian theology, symbolizing redemption and deliverance from sin, as noted in the epistle to the Hebrews, which highlights its faith aspect (Hebrews 11:28).

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    Every verse of the text carried here that names this entity — 73, across 16 books. The name is written 78 times in them.

    1. Exodus6 verses

      12:1112:2112:2712:4312:4834:25

    2. Leviticus1 verse

      23:5

    3. Numbers10 verses

      9:29:49:59:69:109:129:139:1428:1633:3

    4. Deuteronomy4 verses

      16:116:216:516:6

    5. Joshua2 verses

      5:105:11

    6. 2 Kings3 verses

      23:2123:2223:23

    7. 2 Chronicles17 verses

      30:130:230:530:1530:1730:1835:135:635:735:835:935:1135:1335:1635:1735:1835:19

    8. Ezra2 verses

      6:196:20

    9. Ezekiel1 verse

      45:21

    10. Matthew4 verses

      26:226:1726:1826:19

    11. Mark4 verses

      14:114:1214:1414:16

    12. Luke7 verses

      2:4122:122:722:822:1122:1322:15

    13. John9 verses

      2:132:236:411:5512:113:118:2818:3919:14

    14. Acts1 verse

      12:4

    15. 1 Corinthians1 verse

      5:7

    16. Hebrews1 verse

      11:28

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    via Chief Priests Elders Conspiracy and Large Crowd Of Jews’ coming, and 1 moreJesusThe Son of God and Savior of the world.via Josiah and People Present’s service and Assembly, Many In Assembly, and Israel’s observance, and 1 moreJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsvia Israelite Journeys and Israel, Unclean Men, and Such People’s observance of Passover, and 1 moreIsraelPatriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribesvia Herod Bringing Out and Passover PreparationsPeterApostle of Jesus, leader in the early churchvia Passover Preparations and Two Disciples and Jesus Disciples’ preparation of PassoverPreparationPreparation is a concept gathering 62 labelled instances in the text.via Josiah and People Present’s service and Passover ObservanceJosiahKing of Judah known for his religious reformsvia Israel, Unclean Men, and Such People’s observance of Passover and Assembly, Many In Assembly, and Israel’s observanceObservanceObservance is a concept gathering 8 labelled instances in the text.via Israelite Journeys and Israel, Unclean Men, and Such People’s observance of PassoverSinai WildernessWilderness where Israel camped after leaving Egyptvia Chief Priests Elders ConspiracyConspiracyConspiracy is a concept gathering 23 labelled instances in the text.

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