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The post that was quoted here has been removedThis is an ancient observation that began on Abib (now Nisan) 13, the day before the Exodus. It was inaugurated on the first full moon Of March/April and observed that way through the years.It was to be observed annually on that date.
The post that was quoted here has been removedThe story of Exodus in the Bible has always troubled me. The fact that God Himself hardened the heart of Pharaoh 10 times to ensure that all of the promised plagues would happen has been confusing to me. The 10th plague, killing of the firstborn, which the people of Moses avoided because they spread blood above the doors, and 'death' would then "pass over", is again due to God hardening the heart of Pharaoh.
Originally posted by roigam15 Nisan is in April.
This is an ancient observation that began on Abib (now Nisan) 13, the day before the Exodus. It was inaugurated on the first full moon Of March/April and observed that way through the years.It was to be observed annually on that date.
This year the first full moon was on March 23rd. (Gregorian calendar)
Can anyone explain why the Passover is being observed in April this year?
Originally posted by roigamIt is because this is a leap year in the Hebrew system, and so the year had a 13th month, known as Adar Sheni, or Adar II. The lunar year has 354 days, while the solar year is 365 days, so these extra 11 days add up, and so during the 19 year cycle, 7 of those years are leap years. The leap years are the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th and 19th year of the 19 year cycle. This last year was the 11th year of the current 19 year cycle which started in 2005. And so an extra month of 29 days was added.
This is an ancient observation that began on Abib (now Nisan) 13, the day before the Exodus. It was inaugurated on the first full moon Of March/April and observed that way through the years.It was to be observed annually on that date.
This year the first full moon was on March 23rd. (Gregorian calendar)
Can anyone explain why the Passover is being observed in April this year?
Originally posted by chaney3The reason God hardened his heart I think is because of the Pharaoh killing the first born of the Hebrews in search of snuffing out their deliverer Moses before the plagues began.
The story of Exodus in the Bible has always troubled me. The fact that God Himself hardened the heart of Pharaoh 10 times to ensure that all of the promised plagues would happen has been confusing to me. The 10th plague, killing of the firstborn, which the people of Moses avoided because they spread blood above the doors, and 'death' would then "pass over" ...[text shortened]... o would purposely harden Pharaoh's heart to make sure that much suffering and death would occur.
Originally posted by chaney3Considering the whole thing was just made up by humans, it's not surprising the viciousness of the tale.
The story of Exodus in the Bible has always troubled me. The fact that God Himself hardened the heart of Pharaoh 10 times to ensure that all of the promised plagues would happen has been confusing to me. The 10th plague, killing of the firstborn, which the people of Moses avoided because they spread blood above the doors, and 'death' would then "pass over" ...[text shortened]... o would purposely harden Pharaoh's heart to make sure that much suffering and death would occur.
Originally posted by sonhouse
Considering the whole thing was just made up by humans, it's not surprising the viciousness of the tale.
A god, a real loving god, would have found a different way to deal with the problem that didn't involve the deaths of newborn innocents, A repulsive story.
For instance, assuming all of that is true, a real god couldn't have done more than just se ...[text shortened]... and say, you want to let my people go or what? I think that would have gotten his attention....
For instance, assuming all of that is true, a real god couldn't have done more than just send messages to the Pharaoh? Like lift his sorry ass up about ten feet in the air and say, you want to let my people go or what? I think that would have gotten his attention...
The post that was quoted here has been removedMy interest is with the Jewish people who 'believe' the story of the Exodus as told in the Bible, and celebrate Passover with, as you describe.....food, games, drinking, etc.