What Does the Bible Teach About Easter?

  Does the Bible actually mention the word “Easter”? The question of whether the Bible mentions the word “Easter” requires careful examination of both Scripture and linguistic history. In the original Greek New Testament texts, the word “Easter” does not appear. What we find instead is the Greek word “pascha,” which directly translates to “Passover” in English, referring to the Jewish festival commemorating Israel’s deliverance from Egypt. This use of “pascha” highlights the strong connection between the Jewish celebration of…