Deuteronomy 16:6 Meaning and Explanation
“But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Sacrifice Passover at sunset at the sanctuary where God places His name.
The Context of Deuteronomy 16:6
The verse repeats the central theme: one God, one place, one time—order reflecting divine will.
What Does Deuteronomy 16:6 Mean?
Evening—'at the going down of the sun'—mirrors the original exodus, which happened at night. Timing echoes history. The chosen place is where God's name dwells, making the sanctuary the threshold between human and divine presence, the location where sacrifice is received.
Repeating 'the place which the LORD thy God shall choose' anchors the command: it is God's decision, not human preference. Each generation that obeys this way honors the same God who spoke it, preserving the original pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions About Deuteronomy 16:6
What does Deuteronomy 16:6 mean?
Sacrifice Passover at sunset at the sanctuary where God places His name.
What is the context of Deuteronomy 16:6?
The verse repeats the central theme: one God, one place, one time—order reflecting divine will.