Thou shalt therefore sacrifice the passover unto the LORD thy God, of the flock and the herd, in the place which the LORD shall choose to place his name there.
You must sacrifice the Passover offering to the LORD your God from your sheep, goats, and cattle, but only in the place where the LORD chooses to put his name.
God is instructing the Israelites to celebrate Passover with sacrificial offerings, but only at the designated place he will choose for worship.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses is delivering laws to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after their exodus from Egypt. This verse specifically instructs on the proper way to observe the Passover sacrifice, using animals from the flock or herd, and emphasizes that it must occur in a location chosen by God to centralize worship and prevent idolatry. This reflects the cultural emphasis on unified religious practices to maintain the covenant relationship with God.
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