Leviticus 23:6

6 'Then on the fifteenth * day of the same month there is the 1Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread.

Leviticus 23:6 Meaning and Commentary

Leviticus 23:6

And on the fifteenth day of the same month [is] the feast of
unleavened bread unto the Lord
Which was the day the children of Israel went out of Egypt with their dough and leaven, having not time to leaven it; in remembrance of which this feast was appointed: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread;
see ( Exodus 12:15 Exodus 12:18-20 ) .

Leviticus 23:6 In-Context

4 'These are the appointed times of the LORD , holy convocations which you shall proclaim at the times appointed for them
5 'In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at twilight is the LORD'S Passover.
6 'Then on the fifteenth day of the same month there is the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD ; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread.
7 'On the first day you shall have a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.
8 'But for seven days you shall present an offering by fire to the LORD . On the seventh day is a holy convocation; you shall not do any laborious work.' "

Cross References 1

  • 1. Exodus 12:14-20; Exodus 23:15; Exodus 34:18; Deuteronomy 16:3-8
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