Deu 16:1-8 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Deut 16:1-8: 16:1-8 The Passover (Hebrew pesakh ) was the festival marking Israel’s deliverance from the tenth plague and from bondage in Egypt (see Exod 11–12 ; Lev 23:5-8 ). • The Exodus was such a significant event in Israel’s history that the month of Abib , when the Exodus took place, became the beginning of Israel’s annual calendar (see Exod 12:2 ).

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bExod 11–12►

cLev 23:5-8►

dExod 12:2►

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iLev 6:14-17►

jMatt 16:11-12►

kExod 12:10-14►

‏ Deuteronomy 16:1-8

Summary for Deut 16:1-8: 16:1-8 ^a The Passover (Hebrew pesakh) was the festival marking Israel’s deliverance from the tenth plague and from bondage in Egypt (see Exod 11–12 ^b; Lev 23:5-8 ^c).

• The Exodus was such a significant event in Israel’s history that the month of Abib, when the Exodus took place, became the beginning of Israel’s annual calendar (see Exod 12:2 ^d).
16:2 ^e the place ... for his name to be honored: The Lord’s name represented the Lord himself. When he placed his name in the Tabernacle or Temple, he was effectively taking up residence there (see 12:5 ^f, 18 ^g).
16:3 ^h Although yeast frequently symbolizes corruption (Lev 6:14-17 ⁱ; Matt 16:11-12 ^j), it was avoided at the original Passover because the Israelites had no time to wait for yeast bread to rise (see Exod 12:10-14 ^k). The elements of the yearly Passover celebration reminded the Israelites of what God had done for them.