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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Passover Feast</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/p/passover_feast.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head> <script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-LR4HSKRP2H"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-LR4HSKRP2H'); </script><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/exodus/12.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/p/passover.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Passover Feast</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/p/passover_context.htm" title="Passover Context">◄</a> Passover Feast <a href="/topical/p/passover_festival.htm" title="Passover Festival">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>The Passover Feast, also known as Pesach in Hebrew, is one of the most significant and ancient festivals in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. This event is foundational to Jewish identity and is also of profound importance in Christian theology, symbolizing redemption and foreshadowing the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ.<br><br><b>Biblical Origins</b><br><br>The origins of the Passover are detailed in the Book of Exodus. God commanded Moses to institute the Passover as a perpetual ordinance for the Israelites. The instructions are found in <a href="/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12:1-14</a>, where God outlines the preparation of a lamb without blemish, the application of its blood on the doorposts, and the consumption of the lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. The blood served as a sign for the Lord to "pass over" the houses of the Israelites during the final plague—the death of the firstborn in Egypt (<a href="/exodus/12-13.htm">Exodus 12:13</a>).<br><br><b>Observance and Rituals</b><br><br>The Passover is observed on the 14th day of the first month, Nisan, in the Hebrew calendar. The festival lasts for seven days, during which no leavened bread is to be eaten, symbolizing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt (<a href="/exodus/12-15.htm">Exodus 12:15-20</a>). The first and last days are marked by sacred assemblies and rest from regular work.<br><br>Central to the Passover celebration is the Seder meal, which includes the retelling of the Exodus account, the eating of symbolic foods, and the singing of hymns. The lamb, unleavened bread, and bitter herbs are integral to the meal, each representing different aspects of the Israelites' experience in Egypt and their deliverance.<br><br><b>Passover in the New Testament</b><br><br>In the New Testament, the Passover holds significant typological and prophetic meaning. Jesus Christ is identified as the "Lamb of God" (<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a>), whose sacrificial death fulfills the symbolism of the Passover lamb. The Last Supper, which Jesus shared with His disciples, was a Passover meal (<a href="/luke/22-7.htm">Luke 22:7-20</a>). During this meal, Jesus instituted the Lord's Supper, or Communion, as a new covenant in His blood, signifying the ultimate deliverance from sin and death.<br><br>The Apostle Paul explicitly connects Christ to the Passover, stating, "For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed" (<a href="/1_corinthians/5-7.htm">1 Corinthians 5:7</a>). This connection underscores the continuity between the Old Testament Passover and the New Testament understanding of salvation through Christ.<br><br><b>Theological Significance</b><br><br>The Passover is a profound reminder of God's faithfulness and power to save. It highlights themes of liberation, sacrifice, and covenant, which are central to both Jewish and Christian theology. For Christians, the Passover not only commemorates a historical event but also points to the greater redemption accomplished through Jesus Christ, who delivers believers from the bondage of sin and grants eternal life.<br><br><b>Cultural and Historical Impact</b><br><br>Throughout history, the Passover has been a time of reflection, renewal, and community for the Jewish people. It has also influenced Christian liturgical practices, particularly in the celebration of Easter, which commemorates the resurrection of Christ and is closely linked to the Passover timeline.<br><br>In summary, the Passover Feast is a rich tapestry of historical, theological, and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the biblical narrative and continuing to resonate with believers today.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--christ_called_our_passover.htm">Passover: Christ Called "Our Passover"</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--design_of.htm">Passover: Design of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--institution_of.htm">Passover: Institution of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--jesus_crucified_at_the_time_of.htm">Passover: Jesus Crucified at the Time of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--jesus_in_the_temple_courtyard_at_the_time_of.htm">Passover: Jesus in the Temple Courtyard at the Time of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observation_of,_renewed_by_hezekiah.htm">Passover: Observation of, Renewed by Hezekiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observation_of,_renewed_by_josiah.htm">Passover: Observation of, Renewed by Josiah</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observation_of,_renewed_by_the_israelites_upon_entering_canaan.htm">Passover: Observation of, Renewed by the Israelites Upon Entering Canaan</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observation_of,_renewed--after_the_return_from_babylonian_captivity.htm">Passover: Observation of, Renewed: After the Return from Babylonian Captivity</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observed_at_the_place_designated_by_god.htm">Passover: Observed at the Place Designated by God</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observed_by_jesus.htm">Passover: Observed by Jesus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--observed_with_unleavened_bread_(no_yeast).htm">Passover: Observed With Unleavened Bread (No Yeast)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--penalty_for_neglecting_to_observe.htm">Passover: Penalty for Neglecting to Observe</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--peter_imprisoned_at_the_time_of.htm">Passover: Peter Imprisoned at the Time of</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--prisoner_released_at,_by_the_romans.htm">Passover: Prisoner Released At, by the Romans</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--re-instituted_by_ezekiel.htm">Passover: Re-Instituted by Ezekiel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--special_passover,_for_those_who_were_unclean,_or_on_a_journey,_to_be_held_in_the_second_month.htm">Passover: Special Passover, for Those Who Were Unclean, or on a Journey, to be Held in the Second Month</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--strangers_authorized_to_celebrate.htm">Passover: Strangers Authorized to Celebrate</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--the_lamb_killed_by_levites,_for_those_who_were_ceremonially_unclean.htm">Passover: The Lamb Killed by Levites, for Those Who Were Ceremonially Unclean</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--the_lamb_of,_a_type_of_christ.htm">Passover: The Lamb of, a Type of Christ</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/passover--the_lord's_supper_ordained_at.htm">Passover: The Lord's Supper Ordained At</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/passover-offering.htm">Passover-offering (7 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/l/lambs.htm">Lambs (107 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/drained.htm">Drained (38 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/skinned.htm">Skinned (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/skinning.htm">Skinning (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/slaughtering.htm">Slaughtering (14 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/consecrate.htm">Consecrate (65 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/s/slaughter.htm">Slaughter (121 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hallel.htm">Hallel</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/consecrated.htm">Consecrated (101 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover (81 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hallow.htm">Hallow (69 Occurrences)</a></p><p 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