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Exodus 12:21-28
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verse 21. Then Moses summoned all the elders of Israel and said to them, “Go at once and select the animals for your families and slaughter the Passover lamb. verse 22. Take a bunch of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin and put some of the blood on the top and on both sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out of the door of your house until morning. verse 23. When the Lord goes through the land to strike down the Egyptians, he will see the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe and will pass over that doorway, and he will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses and strike you down.
verse 24. “Obey these instructions as a lasting ordinance for you and your descendants.verse 25. When you enter the land that the Lord will give you as he promised, observe this ceremony. verse 26. And when your children ask you, ‘What does this ceremony mean to you?’ verse 27. then tell them, ‘It is the Passover sacrifice to the Lord, who passed over the houses of the Israelites in Egypt and spared our homes when he struck down the Egyptians.’” Then the people bowed down and worshiped. verse 28. The Israelites did just what the Lord commanded Moses and Aaron.
Jewish Passover Feast
The Jewish Passover, or Pesach, is a significant religious festival that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. The Passover feast, known as the Seder, is a ritual meal that takes place on the first two nights of Passover. Here are some key components of the Passover feast:
Key Elements of the Passover Seder
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Matzah: Unleavened bread that symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites fled Egypt.
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Maror: Bitter herbs, usually horseradish, representing the bitterness of slavery.
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Karpas: A vegetable, often parsley, dipped in saltwater to symbolize tears and suffering.
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Charoset: A sweet mixture of fruits and nuts that represents the mortar used by the Israelites in brick-making.
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Zeroa: A roasted shank bone symbolizing the Paschal lamb that was sacrificed.
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Beitzah: A roasted egg symbolizing mourning and the festival sacrifice.
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Significance of Passover
Passover is a time for families to come together, reflect on themes of freedom and redemption, and pass down traditions and stories from generation to generation. It emphasizes the importance of remembering the past while fostering hope for the future.