Strong’s G3957

πάσχα

Part of speech

Aramaic Transliterated Word (Indeclinable)

Transliteration

pascha

Pronunciation

PAHS-khah

Definition

Passover

Meaning

the feast of Passover, the Passover lamb.

Usage

The term "pascha" refers to the Jewish festival of Passover, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from slavery in Egypt. In the New Testament, it is used to describe both the festival itself and the Passover lamb that was sacrificed. The Passover is a significant event in the Jewish calendar and is also pivotal in Christian theology, symbolizing Christ as the sacrificial Lamb.

Bible references

Matthew 26:2;Matthew 26:17;Matthew 26:18;Matthew 26:19;Mark 14:1;Mark 14:12;Mark 14:12;Mark 14:14;Mark 14:16;Luke 2:41;Luke 22:1;Luke 22:7;Luke 22:8;Luke 22:11;Luke 22:13;Luke 22:15;John 2:13;John 2:23;John 6:4;John 11:55;John 11:55;John 12:1;John 13:1;John 18:28;John 18:39