2 Chronicles 35:6
“Kill the Passover, sanctify yourselves, and prepare for your brothers, to do according to Yahweh’s word by Moses.””
What does 2 Chronicles 35:6 mean?
King Josiah is calling his people to prepare the Passover feast together, and he's emphasizing that this is a shared responsibility. The phrase "sanctify yourselves" means to prepare your hearts and minds, to set yourselves apart for something holy, not just to go through the motions of sacrifice. He's reminding them that following God's instructions (given through Moses centuries before) isn't just about ritual, but about treating it seriously and helping one another through the process. This speaks to how our faith practices matter most when we approach them with genuine reverence and when we remember that we're part of a community walking together in obedience.