Deuteronomy 16:6

“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.”

"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." - Deuteronomy 16:6
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What does Deuteronomy 16:6 mean?

Deuteronomy 16:6 from the King James Version of the Bible reads: "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." This…

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The Place of Sacrifice: A Divine Appointment

Deuteronomy 16:6 reminds us of a significant moment in the history of God's people, encapsulating the urgency and holiness of the Passover observance. The verse states: "But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the…

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A Prayer of Remembrance and Commitment

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of heaven and earth, we come before You with humble hearts, acknowledging Your majesty and grace. As we reflect on the powerful words of Deuteronomy 16:6, "But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt…

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Deuteronomy 2:16 - "¶ So it came to pass, when all the men of war were consumed and dead from among the people,"
Deuteronomy 27:16 - "Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen."
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