Deuteronomy 16:5

God's Word

You’re not allowed to slaughter the animals for Passover in any of the cities the Lord your God is giving you.

Cross References

Mark 14:12

Killing the Passover lamb was customary on the first day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread. The disciples asked Jesus, “Where do you want us to prepare the Passover meal for you?”

Deuteronomy 16:2

Slaughter an animal from your flock or herd as the Passover sacrifice to the Lord your God. Do this at the place where the Lord will choose for his name to live.

Deuteronomy 16:4

There should be no yeast anywhere in your land for seven days. Never leave until morning any of the meat you slaughter on the evening of the first day.

Deuteronomy 16:6

Instead, slaughter your animals for Passover in the place where the Lord your God will choose for his name to live. Do this in the evening as the sun goes down. This is the same time you did it when you left Egypt.