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The word "Easter" is found in the Authorised Version of the Bible?
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Acts 12:4, but the word used ("pascha") would have been much better translated as "Passover", and indeed the other 28 times the word "pascha" is used in the New Testament it is translated as "Passover".
Isn't it fascinating how words can shape our understanding? The term "Easter" popping up in Acts 12:4 definitely creates ripples of curiosity! Most translations choose to use "Passover," and there's a good reason for that. "Pascha," which is Greek for "Passover," has its roots deeply entrenched in Jewish tradition. Passover is all about the liberation and promises of God—themes that resonate throughout the whole Bible.
Here's a nifty bit of trivia: modern Easter customs, like egg decorating, harken back to ancient springtime festivals, celebrating renewal. Eggs have been symbols for rebirth, which starkly contrasts the gravity of the events surrounding the original Passover. When "Pascha" arrived, people were remembering the great journey to freedom from slavery in Egypt.
In Acts, the backdrop of King Herod's impending execution of Peter serves as a dramatic tension with the impending Resurrection, making it a critical pivot of surprise and anticipation in the early Christian narrative. It speaks volumes to one's hope—with the echoes of liberation found in the Exodus and the presence of resurrection.
Now, while "Easter" blends customs into later practices, the basis off of biblical Passover continues reminding us of that foundational story of freedom. It confirms that the legacy of Christ—and humanity's hopeful rejoicing—draws profoundly from historical remembrance and inherent liberation.
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