Deuteronomy 16:2 bbe — The Passover offering, from your flock or your herd, is to be given to the Lord your God in the place marked out by him…

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"The Passover offering, from your flock or your herd, is to be given to the Lord your God in the place marked out by him as the resting-place of his name."

— Deuteronomy 16:2, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 16 — Context

1

Take note of the month of Abib and keep the Passover to the Lord your God: for in the month of Abib the Lord your God took you out of Egypt by night.

2

The Passover offering, from your flock or your herd, is to be given to the Lord your God in the place marked out by him as the resting-place of his name.

3

Take no leavened bread with it; for seven days let your food be unleavened bread, that is, the bread of sorrow; for you came out of the land of Egypt quickly: so the memory of that day, when you came out of the land of Egypt, will be with you all your life.

4

For seven days let no leaven be used through all your land; and nothing of the flesh which is put to death in the evening of the first day is to be kept through the night till morning.

5

The Passover offering is not to be put to death in any of the towns which the Lord your God gives you:

Deuteronomy 16:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 16:2 say?
Deuteronomy 16:2 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Passover offering, from your flock or your herd, is to be given to the Lord your God in the place marked out by him as the resting-place of his name.”
Where is Deuteronomy 16:2 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 16:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 2.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 16:2.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 16:2 in?
Deuteronomy 16:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 16:2?
Deuteronomy 16:2 reads (BBE): “The Passover offering, from your flock or your herd, is to be given to the Lord your God in the place marked out by him as the resting-place of his name.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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