Exodus 34:18
Arabic Bible ERV 2009
«احفَظْ عِيدَ الخُبزِ غَيرِ المُختَمِرِ. تَأكُلُ خُبزاً بِلا خَمِيرٍ لِسَبعَةِ أيّامٍ فِي الوَقتِ المُعَيَّنِ فِي شَهرِ أبِيبَ، كَما أمَرتُكَ لِأنَّكَ فِي شَهرِ أبِيبَ خَرَجتَ مِنْ مِصرَ.
What Does This Mean?
In Exodus 34:18, God is instructing the Israelites to celebrate the feast of unleavened bread for seven days. This feast is to be held in the month of Abib, remembering the time they left Egypt. The key message is to remember the Exodus and keep the tradition of eating unleavened bread.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a special party every year to remember a very important day. Just like you might have a birthday party, God is telling the Israelites to have a party every year to remember the day they left Egypt. They eat special bread without yeast for seven days to keep this memory alive.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the Book of Exodus, written by Moses around 1400 BC. It was addressed to the Israelites who were recently freed from slavery in Egypt. The month Abib, now known as Nisan, marks the time of their Exodus from Egypt, a significant event in their history and religious tradition.
Living It Out Today
Today, people can apply this principle by setting aside time to remember and celebrate significant events in their lives. For example, a family might have an annual dinner to remember a relative who passed away, sharing stories and traditions that keep their memory alive.
Topics
traditionsremembrancecelebrationfreedomreligioncommandments
Related Verses
Leviticus 23:5-8Numbers 9:2-5Deuteronomy 16:1-31 Corinthians 5:7-8Hebrews 11:24-28
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the feast of unleavened bread important?
The feast is important because it commemorates the Exodus from Egypt, a pivotal moment in Jewish history, and serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and the beginning of a new life for the Israelites.
Can anyone participate in the feast of unleavened bread?
Traditionally, it is a Jewish feast, but the concept of remembering and celebrating significant events can be applied by anyone in their own cultural or religious context.
What does eating unleavened bread for seven days symbolize?
Eating unleavened bread symbolizes the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, not even waiting for their bread to rise, and represents purity and the absence of sin.
How does this relate to the New Testament?
In the New Testament, unleavened bread is often seen as a symbol of Christ's body, pure and without sin, emphasizing the importance of purity and the celebration of Jesus' sacrifice.