On the fourteenth day of this month, at evening, you shall keep it in its appointed season. You shall keep it according to all its statutes and according to all its ordinances.”
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 3. In the. Hebrew “between the two evenings.” Exodus 12:6. Septuagint “towards the evening, in its season, according to its law, and determination,” sugkrisin, (verse 14,) suntaxin, “arrangement;” in both places we have justifications. Bible.—God’s law is so called, because nothing can be done right without it. Menochius.—The merit of human actions depends on their conformity with the will of God; ( D.) and when he gives directions, we must comply exactly. Bible.