When does a 'Day' Begin in the Bible?
I have always heard that in Bible times the 24hr day began and ended at sundown. This is how those currently in Israel start their days, so it made sense. Having read Genesis 1 many times I never saw differently than that. But then I started studying the timing of Jesus death and resurrection. In that I went to the Old Testament and studied the first Passover. I came across something that didn't make sense. Exodus 12:5-6 (all verses from NIV unless stated otherwise) says " The animals you chose must be year-old males without defect, and you may take them from the sheep or the goats. Take care of them until the fourteenth day of the month, when all the members of the community of Israel must slaughter them at twilight. " Exodus 12:8 says " That same night they are to eat the meat roasted over the fire, along with bitter herbs, and bread made without yeast " Exodus 12:12 says " On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every fir