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What month is "abib"?



      

Exodus 23:15

NASB - 15 You shall observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread; for seven days you are to eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the appointed time in the month Abib, for in it you came out of Egypt And none shall appear before Me empty-handed.

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Mini Robert Shirley Supporter
A bib was just the more ancient name for the month of Nisan (March/April). Language changes over time. Abib was used before the Exile, while Nisan was used later. I got this from the Ryrie Study Bible (pg. 90).

March 08 2014 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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My picture Jack Gutknecht Supporter ABC/DTS graduate, guitar music ministry Baptist church
Good question, Hailey!

Abib is a month in the springtime, about March or April. Bible.org

July 24 2023 0 responses Vote Up Share Report


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