Numbers 9:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Let the children of Israel also keep the passover at his appointed season.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord commands the Israelites to observe Passover at its designated time.
The Context of Numbers 9:2
God establishes Passover as a recurring observance with a set time.
What Does Numbers 9:2 Mean?
The phrase 'at his appointed season' emphasizes that Passover had a specific time set by God—the fourteenth day of the month. This was not arbitrary but part of God's structured covenant with Israel, creating a rhythm to their religious and communal life.
The word 'also' suggests continuity with the Passover celebrated the previous year when leaving Egypt. Each generation was to keep this remembrance, making it an ongoing covenant practice rather than a historical commemoration alone.
Numbers 9:2 in the Original Language
מוֹעֵד (mowed), 'appointed season' — refers to a fixed time or festival, used throughout Scripture for God's ordained celebrations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Numbers 9:2
What does Numbers 9:2 mean?
The Lord commands the Israelites to observe Passover at its designated time.
What is the context of Numbers 9:2?
God establishes Passover as a recurring observance with a set time.