Question 1

What does the name Easter mean?

Accepted Answer

Easter means "Pascha (Passover)". Walk through the threshold of protection. Open the door to good things and slam the door to bad things.

Question 2

What is the biblical origin of the name Easter?

Accepted Answer

The name Easter has Greek origins. Biblical reference: Exodus 12:23 — "For Yahweh(Jealous one) will pass through to strike the Egyptians(Much anxious ones); and when he sees the blood on the lintel, and on the two door posts, Yahweh(Jealous one) will pass over the door, and will not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to strike you."

Question 3

What Scripture is associated with the name Easter?

Accepted Answer

Exodus 12:23 — "For Yahweh(Jealous one) will pass through to strike the Egyptians(Much anxious ones); and when he sees the blood on the lintel, and on the two door posts, Yahweh(Jealous one) will pass over the door, and will not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to strike you."