Ezekiel 45:21 Meaning and Explanation
“In the first month, in the fourteenth day of the month, ye shall have the passover, a feast of seven days; unleavened bread shall be eaten.”
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Read Full Chapter →Passover is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the first month with seven days of unleavened bread.
The Context of Ezekiel 45:21
Passover is celebrated for seven days beginning on the fourteenth of the first month.
What Does Ezekiel 45:21 Mean?
The first month's major commemoration is Passover, the feast remembering God's deliverance from Egypt. Beginning on the fourteenth day, Israel observes a full week of unleavened bread, symbolizing the hurried exodus and the removal of old things. This festival anchors Israel's identity in the foundational act of liberation that made them a free people.
Passover in the restored Israel carries added significance: it reminds a returning people that God delivers and transforms them. The daily eating of unleavened bread reinforces lessons of dependence on God's provision and separation from corrupted practices. By centering this major feast in the first month alongside the sanctuary's opening purification, the vision ties Israel's freedom story to their renewed worship.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ezekiel 45:21
What does Ezekiel 45:21 mean?
Passover is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the first month with seven days of unleavened bread.
What is the context of Ezekiel 45:21?
Passover is celebrated for seven days beginning on the fourteenth of the first month.