Passover
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Passover in the Bible?
The Passover is an annual Hebrew festival commemorating the Exodus, with a 7-day festival of unleavened bread following it. The ordinance included taking a lamb, killing it at even, sprinkling blood on doorposts, and eating unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
SIGNIFICANCE
It is one of the most significant events in Jewish history, commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Ancient Cultural Lens: Avoid applying 21st-century Western assumptions to Passover. Examine how first-century or Near Eastern listeners understood this practice within their daily social dynamics.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Passover in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Passover clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Passover." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/passover/