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Both the Hebrew and Greek Septuagint translation of Leviticus 23:5 describe the Passover offering as occurring “between the two evenings,” a phrase that is ambiguous and difficult to interpret. Later traditions do not follow the literal timing implied by either text.
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Leviticus 23:5

Hebrew Bible
4 “‘These are the Lord’s appointed times, holy assemblies, which you must proclaim at their appointed time. 5 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, at twilight, is a Passover offering to the Lord. 6 Then on the fifteenth day of the same month will be the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the Lord; seven days you must eat unleavened bread.
Date: 5th Century B.C.E. (Final composition) (based on scholarly estimates) Source

LXX Leviticus 23:5

Septuagint
4 “‘These are the festivals to the Lord, and these festivals you shall call holy at their appointed times. 5 In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month, in the middle of the evenings there is a Passover to the Lord. 6 And on the fifteenth day of this month is a Festival of Unleavened Bread to the Lord; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread.
Date: 3rd Century B.C.E. (based on scholarly estimates) Source
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