Abib, later known as Nisan, is the first month of the Hebrew calendar, marking the beginning of the religious year. It is a time of renewal and new beginnings, symbolizing the liberation and new life that God provided for the Israelites. The command to observe this month underscores the ...
The "appointed time" is a translation of the Hebrew word "moed," which means a set time or season, emphasizing God's divine timing and order. The "month of Abib," later known as Nisan, marks the beginning of the Hebrew religious calendar. Abib means "ear of grain," indicating the ...
Hebrew/Greek Your ContentDeuteronomy 16New English Translation The Passover 16 Observe the month Abib[a] and keep the Passover to the Lord your God, for in that month[b] he[c] brought you out of Egypt by night. 2 You must sacrifice the Passover animal[d] (from the flock or the ...
Deuteronomy 16:1 sn The month Abib, later called Nisan (Neh 2:1; Esth 3:7), corresponds to March-April in the modern calendar. Deuteronomy 16:1 tn Heb“in the month Abib.” The demonstrative “that” has been used in the translation for stylistic reasons. Deuteronomy 16:1 tn Heb“...