1 The Lord gave Moses
2 the following regulations for the religious festivals, when the people of Israel are to gather for worship.
3 You have six days in which to do your work, but remember that the seventh day, the Sabbath, is a day of rest. On that day do not work, but gather for worship. The Sabbath belongs to the Lord, no matter where you live.
4 Proclaim the following festivals at the appointed times.
5 The Passover, celebrated to honour the Lord, begins at sunset on the fourteenth day of the first month.
6 On the fifteenth day the Festival of Unleavened Bread begins, and for seven days you must not eat any bread made with yeast.
7 On the first of these days you shall gather for worship and do none of your daily work.