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Nov 9, 2009 · Learn about the biblical story of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' exodus from ancient Egypt, and the rituals and customs of the Jewish festival. Explore the historical accuracy and challenges of the Passover narrative and its celebration.
On Passover, we celebrate how G‑d took the Jewish People ( Israelites) out of Egypt, where they had been enslaved by Pharaoh. With Moses as His representative, G‑d brought 10 plagues upon the Egyptians until they agreed to send the Jews from their land.
The Passover and the Festival of Unleavened Bread - The LORD said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of your year. Tell the whole community of ...
Jul 30, 2024 · Passover, in Judaism, holiday commemorating the Hebrews’ liberation from slavery in Egypt and the “passing over” of the forces of destruction, or the sparing of the firstborn of the Israelites, when the Lord “smote the land of Egypt” on the eve of the Exodus.
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Apr 23, 2024 · Learn about the biblical story of Passover, the Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, and its Christian significance as the last supper of Jesus. Find topical verses, rituals, symbols, and historical background of Passover.
The Story of Passover. The holiday of Passover celebrates the Exodus from Egypt – when the descendents of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were liberated from slavery, and became a new and unique nation under God.
It is the Lord 's Passover. 12 For I will pass through the land of Egypt that night, and I will strike all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both man and beast; and on all the gods of Egypt I will execute judgments: I am the Lord. 13 The blood shall be a sign for you, on the houses where you are. And when I see the blood, I will pass over you ...
