Numbers 9:11
New International Version
but they are to do it on the fourteenth day of the second month at twilight. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

New Living Translation
They must offer the Passover sacrifice one month later, at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They must eat the Passover lamb at that time with bitter salad greens and bread made without yeast.

English Standard Version
In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight they shall keep it. They shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Berean Standard Bible
Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

King James Bible
The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

New King James Version
On the fourteenth day of the second month, at twilight, they may keep it. They shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

New American Standard Bible
In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight, they shall celebrate it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

NASB 1995
‘In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight, they shall observe it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

NASB 1977
‘In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight, they shall observe it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Legacy Standard Bible
In the second month on the fourteenth day at twilight, they shall observe it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Amplified Bible
On the fourteenth day of the second month [thirty days later] at twilight, they shall observe it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Christian Standard Bible
Such people are to observe it in the second month, on the fourteenth day at twilight. They are to eat the animal with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Such people are to observe it in the second month, on the fourteenth day at twilight. They are to eat the animal with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

American Standard Version
In the second month on the fourteenth day at even they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs:

Contemporary English Version
But it must be done in the second month, in the evening of the fourteenth day. Eat the Passover lamb with thin bread and bitter herbs,

English Revised Version
in the second month on the fourteenth day at even they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
You will celebrate it on the fourteenth day of the second month at dusk. You must eat the Passover animal along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Good News Translation
you are permitted to observe it one month later instead, on the evening of the fourteenth day of the second month. Celebrate it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

International Standard Version
On the fourteenth day of the second month at twilight, they are to eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Majority Standard Bible
Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

NET Bible
They may observe it on the fourteenth day of the second month at twilight; they are to eat it with bread made without yeast and with bitter herbs.

New Heart English Bible
In the second month, on the fourteenth day at evening they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Webster's Bible Translation
The fourteenth day of the second month at evening, they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

World English Bible
In the second month, on the fourteenth day at evening they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
they prepare it in the second month, on the fourteenth day, between the evenings; they eat it with unleavened and bitter things;

Young's Literal Translation
in the second month, on the fourteenth day, between the evenings they prepare it; with unleavened and bitter things they eat it;

Smith's Literal Translation
In the second month, in the fourteenth day, between the evenings they shall do it, upon unleavened and bitter herbs they shall eat it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In the second month, on the fourteenth day of the month in the evening, they shall eat it with unleavened bread and wild lettuce:

Catholic Public Domain Version
In the second month, on the fourteenth day of the month, in the evening, they shall eat it with unleavened bread and wild lettuce.

New American Bible
But you shall celebrate it in the second month, on the fourteenth day of that month during the evening twilight, eating it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs,

New Revised Standard Version
In the second month on the fourteenth day, at twilight, they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
On the fourteenth day of the second month at the evening they shall keep it, and shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In the fourteenth in the second month at sunset they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitters.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
in the second month on the fourteenth day at dusk they shall keep it; they shall eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
in the second month, on the fourteenth day; in the evening they shall offer it, with unleavened bread and bitter herbs shall they eat it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Second Passover
10“Tell the Israelites: ‘When any one of you or your descendants is unclean because of a dead body, or is away on a journey, he may still observe the Passover to the LORD. 11Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs; 12they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:6
You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight.

Exodus 12:43-49
And the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, “This is the statute of the Passover: No foreigner is to eat of it. / But any slave who has been purchased may eat of it, after you have circumcised him. / A temporary resident or hired hand shall not eat the Passover. ...

Leviticus 23:5
The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Deuteronomy 16:1-8
Observe the month of Abib and celebrate the Passover to the LORD your God, because in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. / You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. / You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. ...

2 Chronicles 30:2-3
For the king and his officials and the whole assembly in Jerusalem had decided to keep the Passover in the second month, / since they had been unable to keep it at the regular time, because not enough priests had consecrated themselves and the people had not been gathered in Jerusalem.

2 Chronicles 30:15
And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the house of the LORD.

2 Chronicles 30:18
A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone

2 Chronicles 35:1
Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month.

Ezra 6:19-20
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover. / All the priests and Levites had purified themselves and were ceremonially clean. And the Levites slaughtered the Passover lamb for all the exiles, for their priestly brothers, and for themselves.

Matthew 26:17-19
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover.

Mark 14:12-16
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ...

Luke 22:7-13
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ...

John 2:13
When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

John 6:4
Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near.

John 11:55
Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover.


Treasury of Scripture

The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

fourteenth

Numbers 9:3
In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it.

Exodus 12:2-14,43-49
This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you…

2 Chronicles 30:2-15
For the king had taken counsel, and his princes, and all the congregation in Jerusalem, to keep the passover in the second month…

and eat it

Exodus 12:8
And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

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Numbers 9
1. The Passover is again commanded
6. A second Passover for the unclean or absent
15. The cloud directs the removals and encampments of the Israelites














They are to observe it
This phrase refers to the observance of the Passover, a pivotal event in Israelite history. The Hebrew root for "observe" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to do, make, or perform. This indicates an active participation and a faithful adherence to God's commandments. The Passover was not merely a ritual but a profound act of remembrance and obedience, symbolizing God's deliverance of Israel from Egyptian bondage. It underscores the importance of obedience in the life of a believer, reflecting a heart aligned with God's will.

on the fourteenth day
The specific timing of the Passover is significant. The fourteenth day of the month was divinely appointed, emphasizing God's sovereignty and order. In the Hebrew calendar, this day marks the full moon, symbolizing completeness and fulfillment. It serves as a reminder that God's timing is perfect, and His plans are meticulously orchestrated. For believers, it is a call to trust in God's timing and His divine plan for our lives.

of the second month
The second month, Iyar, is mentioned here as a provision for those who were unable to celebrate the Passover in the first month due to ceremonial uncleanness or being on a distant journey (Numbers 9:10). This demonstrates God's grace and understanding of human circumstances. It highlights the flexibility within God's law to accommodate genuine needs, reflecting His compassion and desire for all to participate in His redemptive acts.

at twilight
Twilight, or "בֵּין הָעַרְבָּיִם" (bein ha'arbayim) in Hebrew, refers to the time between sunset and darkness. This time of day is symbolic of transition and change, representing the shift from slavery to freedom for the Israelites. It is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of God's deliverance. For Christians, it echoes the transition from the old life of sin to the new life in Christ, a call to embrace the freedom found in Him.

They are to eat the lamb
The lamb is central to the Passover meal, symbolizing the sacrifice necessary for redemption. The Hebrew word for lamb, "שֶׂה" (seh), points to the innocence and purity of the sacrifice. This foreshadows Christ, the Lamb of God, whose sacrifice takes away the sin of the world (John 1:29). Eating the lamb signifies internalizing the sacrifice, a call for believers to fully embrace and partake in the salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

with unleavened bread
Unleavened bread, or "מַצָּה" (matzah), is bread made without yeast, symbolizing purity and the haste of the Israelites' departure from Egypt. Leaven often represents sin in Scripture, so unleavened bread signifies a life free from sin and corruption. For Christians, it is a call to live a life of holiness and separation from the world, reflecting the purity and righteousness of Christ.

and bitter herbs
Bitter herbs, or "מְרֹרִים" (merorim), are a reminder of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt. They serve as a tangible reminder of the suffering and hardship endured by the Israelites. For believers, it is a call to remember the bitterness of sin and the cost of redemption. It encourages a heart of gratitude for the deliverance and freedom found in Christ, urging us to never forget the price paid for our salvation.

Verse 11. - The fourteenth day of the second month. The interval gave ample time to return from any ordinary journey, or to be purified from pollution of death. It was in the spirit of this command, though not in the letter of it, that Hezekiah acted (2 Chronicles 30:2). And possibly it was in the spirit of this command that our Lord acted when he ate the passover by anticipation with his disciples twenty-four hours before the proper time - at which time he was himself to be the Lamb slain. With unleavened bread and bitter herbs. These and the following directions are expressly added for fear lest any should think that the little passover might be celebrated with less solemnity and with less carefulness than the great passover.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Such people are to observe
יַעֲשׂ֣וּ (ya·‘ă·śū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 6213: To do, make

it
אֹת֑וֹ (’ō·ṯōw)
Direct object marker | third person masculine singular
Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case

at
בֵּ֥ין (bên)
Preposition
Strong's 996: An interval, space between

twilight
הָעַרְבַּ֖יִם (hā·‘ar·ba·yim)
Article | Noun - md
Strong's 6153: Evening

on the fourteenth
בְּאַרְבָּעָ֨ה (bə·’ar·bā·‘āh)
Preposition-b | Number - masculine singular
Strong's 702: Four

day
י֛וֹם (yō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

of the second
הַשֵּׁנִ֜י (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

month.
בַּחֹ֨דֶשׁ (ba·ḥō·ḏeš)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2320: The new moon, a month

They are to eat [the lamb],
יֹאכְלֻֽהוּ׃ (yō·ḵə·lu·hū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

together with
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

unleavened bread
מַצּ֥וֹת (maṣ·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4682: Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passover

and bitter herbs;
וּמְרֹרִ֖ים (ū·mə·rō·rîm)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4844: Bitter thing, bitter herb


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