“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If any man of you or of your posterity shall be unclean by reason of a dead body, or be in a journey afar off, yet he shall keep the passover unto the Lord.”
'Speak to the Israelites, saying: Anyone of you or of your descendants who is unclean through touching a corpse, or is away on a journey, shall keep the Passover to the LORD one month later — God's provision creates a 'second Passover' for those unable to participate on the appointed day. The two categories of exemption—ceremonial uncleanness (corpse-contact) and unavoidable absence (journey)—cover the most common legitimate hindrances. The grace-gift of a second opportunity one month later (on the fourteenth of the second month) demonstrates God's desire for inclusive participation in covenant commemoration.
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