New International VersionAnd from the finest wheat flour make round loaves without yeast, thick loaves without yeast and with olive oil mixed in, and thin loaves without yeast and brushed with olive oil.
New Living TranslationThen, using choice wheat flour and no yeast, make loaves of bread, thin cakes mixed with olive oil, and wafers spread with oil.
English Standard Versionand unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers smeared with oil. You shall make them of fine wheat flour.
Berean Standard Biblealong with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour,
King James BibleAnd unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of wheaten flour shalt thou make them.
New King James Versionand unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil (you shall make them of wheat flour).
New American Standard Bibleand unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil; you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
NASB 1995and unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil; you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
NASB 1977and unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil; you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
Legacy Standard Bibleand unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil; you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
Amplified Bibleand unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil; you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
Christian Standard Biblewith unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers coated with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour,
Holman Christian Standard Biblewith unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers coated with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour,
American Standard Versionand unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened mingled with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of fine wheaten flour shalt thou make them.
Contemporary English VersionThen from your finest flour make three batches of dough without yeast. Shape some of it into larger loaves, some into smaller loaves mixed with olive oil, and the rest into thin wafers brushed with oil.
English Revised Versionand unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened mingled with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of fine wheaten flour shalt thou make them.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationUse the finest wheat flour, but no yeast, and bake some loaves of bread, some rings of bread made with olive oil, and some wafers brushed with olive oil.
Good News TranslationUse the best wheat flour, but no yeast, and make some bread with olive oil, some without it, and some in the form of thin cakes brushed with oil.
International Standard Versionunleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil, which you are to make from fine wheat flour.
NET Bibleand bread made without yeast, and perforated cakes without yeast mixed with oil, and wafers without yeast spread with oil--you are to make them using fine wheat flour.
New Heart English Bibleunleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil: you shall make them of fine wheat flour.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil; of wheat flour shalt thou make them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblealong with unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Make them out of fine wheat flour,
World English Bibleunleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil. You shall make them of fine wheat flour. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand unleavened bread, and unleavened cakes anointed with oil; you make them of fine wheat flour,
Young's Literal Translation and bread unleavened, and cakes unleavened anointed with oil, of fine wheaten flour thou dost make them,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd unleavened bread, and unleavened cakes, poured over with oil, and thin unleavened cakes, anointed with oil: of fine flour of wheat thou shalt make them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd unleavened bread, and a cake without leaven, tempered with oil, wafers also unleavened anointed with oil: thou shalt make them all of wheaten flour.
Catholic Public Domain Versionand unleavened bread, and a crust without leaven that has been sprinkled with oil, likewise, unleavened cakes smeared with oil. You shall make them all from the same wheat flour.
New American BibleWith bran flour make unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil,
New Revised Standard Versionand unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil, and unleavened wafers spread with oil. You shall make them of choice wheat flour. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd unleavened bread and unleavened cakes mixed with oil and unleavened wafers mixed with oil; of fine wheat flour shall you make them.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd the unleavened bread, unleavened cakes mixed with oil and unleavened cakes mixed with oil, you shall make them of ground wheat. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened mingled with oil, and wafers unleavened spread with oil; of fine wheaten flour shalt thou make them.
Brenton Septuagint Translationand unleavened loaves kneaded with oil, and unleavened cakes anointed with oil: thou shalt make them of fine flour of wheat.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Consecration of the Priests1“Now this is what you are to do to consecrate Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests: Take a young bull and two rams without blemish, 2along with unleavenedbread,unleavenedcakesmixedwith oil,and unleavenedwafersanointedwith oil.Makethemout of fine wheatflour,3put them in a basket, and present them in the basket, along with the bull and the two rams.…
Cross References Leviticus 2:4Now if you bring an offering of grain baked in an oven, it must consist of fine flour, either unleavened cakes mixed with oil or unleavened wafers coated with oil.
Leviticus 24:5-9You are also to take fine flour and bake twelve loaves, using two-tenths of an ephah for each loaf, / and set them in two rows—six per row—on the table of pure gold before the LORD. / And you are to place pure frankincense near each row, so that it may serve as a memorial portion for the bread, a food offering to the LORD. ...
Numbers 6:15together with their grain offerings and drink offerings—and a basket of unleavened cakes made from fine flour mixed with oil and unleavened wafers coated with oil.
1 Chronicles 23:29as well as for the rows of the showbread, the fine flour for the grain offering, the wafers of unleavened bread, the baking, the mixing, and all measurements of quantity and size.
Ezekiel 45:17And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.
Matthew 12:4He entered the house of God, and he and his companions ate the consecrated bread, which was not lawful for them to eat, but only for the priests.
Mark 2:26During the high priesthood of Abiathar, he entered the house of God and ate the consecrated bread, which was lawful only for the priests. And he gave some to his companions as well.”
Luke 6:4He entered the house of God, took the consecrated bread and gave it to his companions, and ate what is lawful only for the priests to eat.”
John 6:31-35Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. / For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” ...
1 Corinthians 5:8Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.
Hebrews 9:2A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
Leviticus 8:26And from the basket of unleavened bread that was before the LORD, he took one cake of unleavened bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer, and he placed them on the fat portions and on the right thigh.
Leviticus 7:12-13If he offers it in thanksgiving, then along with the sacrifice of thanksgiving he shall offer unleavened cakes mixed with olive oil, unleavened wafers coated with oil, and well-kneaded cakes of fine flour mixed with oil. / Along with his peace offering of thanksgiving he is to present an offering with cakes of leavened bread.
1 Samuel 21:4-6“There is no common bread on hand,” the priest replied, “but there is some consecrated bread—provided that the young men have kept themselves from women.” / David answered, “Women have indeed been kept from us, as is usual when I set out. And the bodies of the young men are holy even on common missions. How much more so today!” / So the priest gave him the consecrated bread, since there was no bread there but the Bread of the Presence, which had been removed from before the LORD and replaced with hot bread on the day it was taken away.
1 Kings 7:48Solomon also made all the furnishings for the house of the LORD: the golden altar; the golden table on which was placed the Bread of the Presence;
Treasury of Scripture And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil: of wheaten flour shall you make them. bread Exodus 12:8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread;and with bitterherbs they shall eat it. Leviticus 2:4 And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven,it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil. Leviticus 6:20-22 Thisis the offering of Aaron and of his sons, which they shall offer unto the LORD in the day when he is anointed; the tenth part of an ephah of fine flour for a meat offering perpetual, half of it in the morning, and half thereof at night… tempered Exodus 29:23 And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread thatis before the LORD: Leviticus 2:4,5,15 And if thou bring an oblation of a meat offering baken in the oven,it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, or unleavened wafers anointed with oil… Leviticus 7:10 And every meat offering, mingled with oil, and dry, shall all the sons of Aaron have, oneas much as another. wafers Leviticus 7:12 If he offer it for a thanksgiving, then he shall offer with the sacrifice of thanksgiving unleavened cakes mingled with oil, and unleavened wafers anointed with oil, and cakes mingled with oil, of fine flour, fried. Leviticus 8:26 And out of the basket of unleavened bread, thatwas before the LORD, he took one unleavened cake, and a cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, and putthem on the fat, and upon the right shoulder: Numbers 6:15,19 And a basket of unleavened bread, cakes of fine flour mingled with oil, and wafers of unleavened bread anointed with oil, and their meat offering, and their drink offerings… Jump to Previous AnointedBestBreadCakesFineFlourMingledMixedOilSpreadTemperedThinUnleavenedWafersWheatWheatenYeastJump to Next AnointedBestBreadCakesFineFlourMingledMixedOilSpreadTemperedThinUnleavenedWafersWheatWheatenYeastExodus 29 1.The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar38.The continual burnt offerings45.God's promise to dwell among the children of Israelalong with unleavened breadUnleavened bread, or bread made without yeast, holds significant symbolism in the Bible. It represents purity and the absence of sin, as leaven is often associated with corruption and sin ( 1 Corinthians 5:6-8). The use of unleavened bread in the consecration of priests underscores the need for holiness and separation from sin in those who serve God. This practice is rooted in the Passover tradition ( Exodus 12:15-20), where unleavened bread was a reminder of the haste in which the Israelites left Egypt, symbolizing their deliverance and new beginning. unleavened cakes mixed with oil The unleavened cakes mixed with oil signify the presence and work of the Holy Spirit. Oil is frequently used in Scripture as a symbol of the Holy Spirit (1 Samuel 16:13,Zechariah 4:1-6). The mixing of oil with the cakes suggests the necessity of the Spirit's involvement in the life and service of the believer. This element of the offering points to the anointing and empowerment required for those who are set apart for God's work, foreshadowing the anointing of Jesus Christ and His followers (Luke 4:18,Acts 10:38). and unleavened wafers anointed with oil The anointing of unleavened wafers with oil further emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit in sanctification and consecration. Anointing with oil was a common practice in the Old Testament for setting apart individuals or objects for a holy purpose (Exodus 30:25-30). This act prefigures the anointing of Jesus as the Messiah, the Anointed One (Isaiah 61:1,Luke 4:18), and the anointing of believers who are called to be a royal priesthood (1 Peter 2:9). Make them out of fine wheat flour Fine wheat flour represents the best and most refined offering, indicating the quality and purity required in offerings to God. Wheat was a staple in the ancient Near East, and fine flour was considered a luxury, often reserved for special occasions and offerings (Leviticus 2:1). This requirement points to the excellence and perfection of Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life (John 6:35), who offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice without blemish (Hebrews 9:14). The use of fine flour also highlights the call for believers to offer their best to God in service and worship (Romans 12:1). Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who received the instructions from God on Mount Sinai regarding the consecration of the priests. 2. Aaron and His SonsThe first priests of Israel, for whom these offerings were prepared as part of their consecration ceremony. 3. TabernacleThe portable sanctuary where these offerings were to be presented, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 4. Consecration CeremonyA significant event where Aaron and his sons were set apart for priestly service, involving specific rituals and offerings. 5. Wheat Flour OfferingsSymbolic elements used in the consecration, representing purity and dedication to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of Bread and OilBread made from fine wheat flour signifies purity and sustenance. Oil represents the Holy Spirit's anointing and presence. Together, they symbolize a life dedicated to God, nourished by His Word and Spirit. Consecration and HolinessThe consecration of Aaron and his sons underscores the importance of holiness and being set apart for God's service. Believers today are called to live consecrated lives, dedicated to God's purposes. Christ as Our High PriestThe Old Testament priesthood points to Jesus Christ, our ultimate High Priest, who offers Himself as the perfect sacrifice. This calls us to trust in His finished work for our salvation. Spiritual NourishmentJust as the priests were sustained by the offerings, believers are sustained by the Word of God and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Regular spiritual nourishment is essential for a vibrant faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29
Can unleavened bread be used for Communion?
Is there any historical record or physical evidence (Exodus 29:1-9) that the elaborate priestly garments and ordination ceremonies described actually took place as written?
Numbers 6:13-20 -- How do these detailed, specific sacrifice requirements align with or differ from other sacrificial regulations found elsewhere in the Torah?
What does the Bible say about baptism and communion?(2) Unleavened bread.--Unleavened bread seems to have been required as purer than leavened, since fermentation was viewed as a species of corruption. Cakes . . . tempered with oil.--Rather,cakes that have had oil poured over them.A tolerably thick cake is intended. Wafers.--These were cakes, or biscuits, extremely thin and unsubstantial, as is implied by the etymology of the term used. Oil is commonly eaten with cakes of both kinds by the Orientals. Verse 2 - Unleavened bread was regarded as purer than leavened, since fermentation is a sort of corruption. See the comment on Exodus 12:15. Cakestempered with oil. Literally, "mixed with oil," i.e., having oil as one of their ingredients, in contrast with the wafers, which had oil poured over them.
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Hebrew along with unleavenedמַצּ֗וֹת(maṣ·ṣō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4682:Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passoverbread,וְלֶ֣חֶם(wə·le·ḥem)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grainunleavenedמַצֹּת֙(maṣ·ṣōṯ)Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4682:Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passovercakesוְחַלֹּ֤ת(wə·ḥal·lōṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2471:A cake (a type used in offerings)mixedבְּלוּלֹ֣ת(bə·lū·lōṯ)Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine plural Strong's 1101:To mingle, mix, confuse, confoundwith oil,בַּשֶּׁ֔מֶן(baš·še·men)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081:Grease, liquid, richnessand unleavenedמַצּ֖וֹת(maṣ·ṣō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4682:Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passoverwafersוּרְקִיקֵ֥י(ū·rə·qî·qê)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 7550:Thin cake, waferanointedמְשֻׁחִ֣ים(mə·šu·ḥîm)Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 4886:To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paintwith oil.בַּשָּׁ֑מֶן(baš·šā·men)Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8081:Grease, liquid, richnessMakeתַּעֲשֶׂ֥ה(ta·‘ă·śeh)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 6213:To do, makethem out of fine wheatחִטִּ֖ים(ḥiṭ·ṭîm)Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2406:Wheatflour,סֹ֥לֶת(sō·leṯ)Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5560:Fine flour
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