Lev 23:5 | MHM | STEP | vv. 5–8 : The Passover was to be held on the fourteenth day of the first month. This feast reminded Israel of God’s rescue from Egypt and the protection of their firstborn (Leviticus 23:5 ). For seven days after Passover, the people were to eat only unleavened bread (Leviticus 23:6 ). The first and seventh days were special days for rest and gathering together for worship (Leviticus 23:7,8 ). These were not just days off, but times for offerings, prayer, and learning about God.

‏ Leviticus 23:5

vv. 5–8: The Passover was to be held on the fourteenth day of the first month. This feast reminded Israel of God’s rescue from Egypt and the protection of their firstborn (Leviticus 23:5 ^a). For seven days after Passover, the people were to eat only unleavened bread (Leviticus 23:6 ^b). The first and seventh days were special days for rest and gathering together for worship (Leviticus 23:7,8 ^c). These were not just days off, but times for offerings, prayer, and learning about God.