Leviticus 23:5 net — In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the LORD.

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"In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the LORD."

— Leviticus 23:5, NET Bible

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Leviticus 23 — Context

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“Speak to the Israelites and tell them,‘These are the LORD’s appointed times which you must proclaim as holy assemblies– my appointed times:

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The Weekly Sabbath“‘Six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there must be a Sabbath of complete rest, a holy assembly. You must not do any work; it is a Sabbath to the LORD in all the places where you live.

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The Festival of Passover and Unleavened Bread“‘These are the LORD’s appointed times, holy assemblies, which you must proclaim at their appointed time.

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In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the LORD.

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Then on the fifteenth day of the same month will be the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; seven days you must eat unleavened bread.

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On the first day there will be a holy assembly for you; you must not do any regular work.

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You must present a gift to the LORD for seven days, and the seventh day is a holy assembly; you must not do any regular work.’”

Leviticus 23:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 23:5 say?
Leviticus 23:5 in the NET Bible reads: “In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the LORD.”
Where is Leviticus 23:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 23:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 23, verse 5.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 23:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 23:5 in?
Leviticus 23:5 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 Leviticus 23:5?
Leviticus 23:5 reads (NET): “In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the LORD.” 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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