Observe the month of Abib, and keep the passover unto the LORD thy God: for in the month of Abib the LORD thy God brought thee forth out of Egypt by night.
Pay attention to the month of Abib, and celebrate the Passover for the LORD your God. It was in the month of Abib that the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt during the night.
God is instructing His people to remember and celebrate Passover every year in the month when He rescued them from slavery in Egypt.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering a series of sermons to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land, reiterating God's laws and the covenant. The month of Abib, which corresponds to early spring, marks the time of the Exodus from Egypt, specifically recalling the night when God miraculously delivered the Israelites from slavery through the tenth plague. This command underscores the historical event as a foundational moment in Israel's identity, emphasizing annual remembrance to foster gratitude and obedience to God.
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