Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version except in the place he will choose as a dwelling for his Name. There you must sacrifice the Passover in the evening, when the sun goes down, on the anniversary of your departure from Egypt. New Living Translation You must offer it only at the designated place of worship—the place the LORD your God chooses for his name to be honored. Sacrifice it there in the evening as the sun goes down on the anniversary of your exodus from Egypt. English Standard Version but at the place that the LORD your God will choose, to make his name dwell in it, there you shall offer the Passover sacrifice, in the evening at sunset, at the time you came out of Egypt. Berean Standard Bible You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. King James Bible 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. New King James Version but at the place where the LORD your God chooses to make His name abide, there you shall sacrifice the Passover at twilight, at the going down of the sun, at the time you came out of Egypt. New American Standard Bible but only at the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name, you shall sacrifice the Passover in the evening at sunset, at the time that you came out of Egypt. NASB 1995 but at the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name, you shall sacrifice the Passover in the evening at sunset, at the time that you came out of Egypt. NASB 1977 but at the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His name, you shall sacrifice the Passover in the evening at sunset, at the time that you came out of Egypt. Legacy Standard Bible but at the place where Yahweh your God chooses for His name to dwell, there you shall sacrifice the Passover in the evening at sunset, at the appointed time that you came out of Egypt. Amplified Bible but at the place where the LORD your God chooses to establish His Name (Presence), you shall sacrifice the Passover [lamb] in the evening at sunset, at the time that you came out of Egypt. Christian Standard Bible Sacrifice the Passover animal only at the place where the LORD your God chooses to have his name dwell. Do this in the evening as the sun sets at the same time of day you departed from Egypt. Holman Christian Standard Bible You must only sacrifice the Passover animal at the place where Yahweh your God chooses to have His name dwell. Do this in the evening as the sun sets at the same time of day you departed from Egypt. American Standard Version but at the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell 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. Contemporary English Version It must be offered at the place where the LORD chooses to be worshiped. Kill the sacrifice at sunset, the time of day when you left Egypt. English Revised Version but at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to cause his name to dwell 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation 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. International Standard Version But at the place where your God will choose to establish his name, you are to sacrifice the Passover in the evening at dusk, at the time of day you left Egypt. NET Bible but you must sacrifice it in the evening in the place where he chooses to locate his name, at sunset, the time of day you came out of Egypt. New Heart English Bible but at the place which the LORD your God shall choose, to cause his name to dwell in, there you shall sacrifice the Passover at evening, at the going down of the sun, at the season that you came forth out of Egypt. Webster's Bible Translation But at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to place his name in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover at evening, at the setting of the sun, at the time of thy departure from Egypt. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. World English Bible but at the place which Yahweh your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell in, there you shall sacrifice the Passover at evening, at the going down of the sun, at the season that you came out of Egypt. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionexcept at the place which your God YHWH chooses to cause His Name to dwell—there you sacrifice the Passover in the evening, at the going in of the sun, the season of your coming out of Egypt; Young's Literal Translation except at the place which Jehovah thy God doth choose to cause His name to tabernacle -- there thou dost sacrifice the passover in the evening, at the going in of the sun, the season of thy coming out of Egypt; Smith's Literal Translation But at the place which Jehovah thy God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there, thou shalt sacrifice the passover in the evening, as the sun went down, the appointment of thy coming out of Egypt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, that his name may dwell there: thou shalt immolate the phase in the evening, at the going down of the sun, at which time thou camest out of Egypt. Catholic Public Domain Version but only in the place which the Lord your God will choose, so that his name may dwell there. You shall immolate the Passover in the evening, upon the setting of the sun, which is the time when you departed from Egypt. New American Bible only at the place which the LORD, your God, will choose as the dwelling place of his name, and in the evening at sunset, at the very time when you left Egypt, shall you sacrifice the Passover. New Revised Standard Version But at the place that the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for his name, only there shall you offer the passover sacrifice, in the evening at sunset, the time of day when you departed from Egypt. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut at the place where the LORD your God shall choose to set his name, there you shall sacrifice the passover in the evening at the going down of the sun, at the time that you came out of Egypt. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But in the place that LORD JEHOVAH your God will choose to encamp his name, kill the Passover there in the evening at setting of the sun, according to the time when you came out from Egypt. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917but at the place which the LORD thy God shall choose to cause His name to dwell in, there thou shalt sacrifice the passover-offering at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that thou camest forth out of Egypt. Brenton Septuagint Translation But in the place which the Lord thy God shall choose, to have his name called there, thou shalt sacrifice the passover at even at the setting of the sun, at the time when thou camest out of Egypt. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Feast of the Passover…5You are not to sacrifice the Passover animal in any of the towns that the LORD your God is giving you. 6You must only offer the Passover sacrifice at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name. Do this in the evening as the sun sets, at the same time you departed from Egypt. 7And you shall roast it and eat it in the place the LORD your God will choose, and in the morning you shall return to your tents.… Cross References Exodus 12:6 You must keep it until the fourteenth day of the month, when the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel will slaughter the animals at twilight. Leviticus 23:5 The Passover to the LORD begins at twilight on the fourteenth day of the first month. Numbers 9:3 You are to observe it at the appointed time, at twilight on the fourteenth day of this month, in accordance with its statutes and ordinances.” 2 Chronicles 30:15 And on the fourteenth day of the second month they slaughtered the Passover lamb. The priests and Levites were ashamed, and they consecrated themselves and brought burnt offerings to the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 35:1 Then Josiah kept the Passover to the LORD in Jerusalem, and the Passover lamb was slaughtered on the fourteenth day of the first month. Matthew 26:17-19 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” / So the disciples did as Jesus had directed them and prepared the Passover. Mark 14:12-16 On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” / So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, / and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’ ... Luke 22:7-13 Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed. / Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and make preparations for us to eat the Passover.” / “Where do You want us to prepare it?” they asked. ... John 2:13 When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 13:1 It was now just before the Passover Feast, and Jesus knew that His hour had come to leave this world and return to the Father. Having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the very end. 1 Corinthians 5:7 Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Hebrews 11:28 By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn. Exodus 12:42 Because the LORD kept a vigil that night to bring them out of the land of Egypt, this same night is to be a vigil to the LORD, to be observed by all the Israelites for the generations to come. 1 Kings 9:3 And the LORD said to him: “I have heard your prayer and petition before Me. I have consecrated this temple, which you have built, by putting My Name there forever; My eyes and My heart will be there for all time. 2 Kings 23:21-23 The king commanded all the people, “Keep the Passover of the LORD your God, as it is written in this Book of the Covenant.” / No such Passover had been observed from the days of the judges who had governed Israel through all the days of the kings of Israel and Judah. / But in the eighteenth year of Josiah’s reign, this Passover was observed to the LORD in Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture But at the place which the LORD your God shall choose to place his name in, there you shall sacrifice the passover at even, at the going down of the sun, at the season that you came forth out of Egypt. at even Exodus 12:6-9 And ye shall keep it up until the fourteenth day of the same month: and the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel shall kill it in the evening… Numbers 9:3,11 In the fourteenth day of this month, at even, ye shall keep it in his appointed season: according to all the rites of it, and according to all the ceremonies thereof, shall ye keep it… Matthew 26:20 Now when the even was come, he sat down with the twelve. Jump to Previous Camest Cause Choose Chooses Departure Dwell Dwelling Egypt Evening Except Offer Passover Passover-Offering Resting-Place Sacrifice Season Setting Sun Sundown Sunset TimeJump to Next Camest Cause Choose Chooses Departure Dwell Dwelling Egypt Evening Except Offer Passover Passover-Offering Resting-Place Sacrifice Season Setting Sun Sundown Sunset TimeDeuteronomy 16 1. The feast of the Passover9. of weeks 13. of tabernacles 16. Every male must offer, as he is able, at these three feasts 18. Of judges and justice 21. Asherah poles and images are forbidden You must only offer the Passover sacrifice The Passover sacrifice was a central element of Israelite worship, commemorating the deliverance from Egypt (Exodus 12). It was a reminder of God's salvation and covenant with His people. The exclusivity of the location underscores the importance of unity in worship and obedience to God's commands. at the place the LORD your God will choose as a dwelling for His Name Do this in the evening as the sun sets at the same time you departed from Egypt Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel who commands the observance of the Passover. 2. Israelites The people of God who are instructed to observe the Passover as a remembrance of their deliverance from Egypt. 3. Passover A significant Jewish festival commemorating the Israelites' exodus from Egypt and God's deliverance. 4. The Place the LORD Chooses Refers to the central place of worship, which would later be established as Jerusalem. 5. Egypt The land of bondage from which the Israelites were delivered, symbolizing sin and oppression. Teaching Points Centrality of WorshipGod designates a specific place for worship, emphasizing the importance of unity and centrality in worship practices. Remembrance and Obedience The Passover serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and calls for obedience to His commands, encouraging believers to remember and celebrate God's past faithfulness. Symbolism of Sacrifice The Passover lamb prefigures Christ's ultimate sacrifice, teaching believers about the depth of God's redemptive plan through Jesus. Timing and Significance The specific timing of the Passover at sunset highlights the importance of God's timing in deliverance, encouraging trust in His perfect plan. Community and Identity Observing the Passover as a community reinforces the identity of God's people, reminding believers of their collective identity in Christ. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Deuteronomy 16:6?2. How does Deuteronomy 16:6 emphasize the importance of worship location and timing? 3. Why is "the place the LORD your God will choose" significant? 4. How can we apply the principle of centralized worship in our church life? 5. What connections exist between Deuteronomy 16:6 and New Testament teachings on worship? 6. How does observing Passover at sunset reflect obedience and reverence to God? 7. Why is the Passover sacrifice restricted to the place God chooses in Deuteronomy 16:6? 8. How does Deuteronomy 16:6 emphasize the importance of centralized worship? 9. What historical evidence supports the location mentioned in Deuteronomy 16:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Deuteronomy 16? 11. What does Passover commemorate? 12. Is it appropriate for Christians to celebrate Passover? 13. Deuteronomy 16:5-7: How do we reconcile sacrificing the Passover 'in the place the Lord chooses' with Exodus 12's instruction to kill the lamb at home? 14. In Deuteronomy 13:1-5, why would a loving God command the death of false prophets and those who follow them? What Does Deuteronomy 16:6 Mean You must only offer the Passover sacrificeDeuteronomy 16:6 opens with an unmistakable directive: “You must only offer the Passover sacrifice….” This command establishes exclusivity—God Himself sets the terms of worship. • The same priority appears in Deuteronomy 12:13-14, where Israel is warned not to offer burnt offerings “in any place you please” but only where God directs. • Exodus 12:3-11 first framed Passover as a household event, yet Moses now calls the nation to unified observance, revealing a growing emphasis on corporate fidelity. • 1 Corinthians 5:7 reminds believers, “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed.” Just as Israel had no liberty to invent its own Passover, Christians have no liberty to redefine the finished work of Christ. …at the place the LORD your God will choose Geography matters because God Himself chooses it. • Deuteronomy 12:5 promises, “To the place the LORD your God will choose…there you are to seek Him.” • Joshua 18:1 shows this promise fulfilled when “the whole assembly…set up the tent of meeting at Shiloh,” and later 2 Chronicles 6:6 records God’s choice of Jerusalem. • By insisting on one location, God protects Israel from the pull of Canaanite high places (2 Kings 17:10-12) and preserves doctrinal purity. …as a dwelling for His Name The chosen site is more than real estate; it is where God places His Name—His revealed character and authority. • 1 Kings 8:29 celebrates the temple as the house “where You have put Your Name.” • Psalm 74:7 laments enemy invasion precisely because it assaulted the place where God “dwelt.” • For believers today, 1 Corinthians 3:16 says, “You yourselves are God’s temple,” underscoring that God still dwells where He places His Name—now within His people. Do this in the evening as the sun sets Timing is not arbitrary. The Passover lamb is slain “in the evening, at sunset.” • Exodus 12:6 orders the lamb killed “at twilight,” marking the close of the 14th of Nisan. • Mark 15:33-37 notes that Jesus died mid-afternoon and was buried before sunset—matching the Passover timetable and affirming that God orchestrates sacred history down to the hour. • Ephesians 5:15-16 urges believers to “redeem the time,” echoing the principle that God’s people honor Him by treating time as holy. …at the same time you departed from Egypt Every Passover reenacts deliverance. The clock is set to the original exodus. • Exodus 12:41 records, “All the hosts of the LORD left the land of Egypt” on that very night. • Deuteronomy 6:20-23 commands parents to explain the exodus story to their children, linking memory with identity. • Luke 22:15-16 shows Jesus longing to eat Passover with His disciples “before I suffer,” spotlighting the greater exodus He would accomplish at the Cross (Luke 9:31). summary Deuteronomy 16:6 binds location, presence, timing, and memory into one seamless act of worship. God alone designates where and how His redemption is celebrated. By centralizing sacrifice, He preserves purity; by dwelling among His people, He invites communion; by fixing the hour, He anchors their obedience in history. The verse ultimately points to Christ, whose once-for-all sacrifice fulfills every detail—place, presence, time, and deliverance—for all who trust in Him. Hebrew You must onlyכִּ֠י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction offer תִּזְבַּ֥ח (tiz·baḥ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 2076: To slaughter for sacrifice the Passover sacrifice הַפֶּ֖סַח (hap·pe·saḥ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6453: A pretermission, exemption, Passover at אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the place הַמָּק֞וֹם (ham·mā·qō·wm) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition where אֲשֶׁר־ (’ă·šer-) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that the LORD יְהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will choose יִבְחַ֨ר (yiḇ·ḥar) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 977: To try, select as a dwelling לְשַׁכֵּ֣ן (lə·šak·kên) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 7931: To settle down, abide, dwell for His Name. שְׁמ֔וֹ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Do this in the evening בָּעָ֑רֶב (bā·‘ā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6153: Evening as the sun הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ (haš·še·meš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement sets, כְּב֣וֹא (kə·ḇō·w) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go at the same time מוֹעֵ֖ד (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting you departed צֵֽאתְךָ֥ (ṣê·ṯə·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from Egypt. מִמִּצְרָֽיִם׃ (mim·miṣ·rā·yim) Preposition-m | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa Links Deuteronomy 16:6 NIVDeuteronomy 16:6 NLT Deuteronomy 16:6 ESV Deuteronomy 16:6 NASB Deuteronomy 16:6 KJV Deuteronomy 16:6 BibleApps.com Deuteronomy 16:6 Biblia Paralela Deuteronomy 16:6 Chinese Bible Deuteronomy 16:6 French Bible Deuteronomy 16:6 Catholic Bible OT Law: Deuteronomy 16:6 But at the place which Yahweh your (Deut. 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