New International VersionFrom the basket of bread made without yeast, which is before the LORD, take one round loaf, one thick loaf with olive oil mixed in, and one thin loaf.
New Living TranslationThen take one round loaf of bread, one thin cake mixed with olive oil, and one wafer from the basket of bread without yeast that was placed in the LORD’s presence.
English Standard Versionand one loaf of bread and one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD.
Berean Standard Biblealong with one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD.
King James BibleAnd one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD:
New King James Versionone loaf of bread, one cake made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD;
New American Standard Bibleand one loaf of bread, and one cake of bread mixed with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread which is set before the LORD;
NASB 1995and one cake of bread and one cake of bread mixed with oil and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread which is set before the LORD;
NASB 1977and one cake of bread and one cake of bread mixed with oil and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread which is set before the LORD;
Legacy Standard Bibleand one cake of bread and one cake of bread mixed with oil and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread which is set before Yahweh;
Amplified Bibleand one loaf of bread and one cake of oiled bread and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD;
Christian Standard Bibletake one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD;
Holman Christian Standard Bibletake one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD;
American Standard Versionand one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Jehovah:
Contemporary English VersionTake one loaf of each kind of bread from the basket,
English Revised Versionand one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationFrom the basket of unleavened bread which is in the LORD's presence, take a round loaf of bread, a ring of bread made with olive oil, and a wafer.
Good News TranslationFrom the basket of bread which has been offered to me, take one loaf of each kind: one loaf made with olive oil and one made without it and one thin cake.
International Standard Versionand one loaf of bread, one cake of bread mixed with oil, and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is in the LORD's presence.
NET Bibleand one round flat cake of bread, one perforated cake of oiled bread, and one wafer from the basket of bread made without yeast that is before the LORD.
New Heart English Bibleand one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread, that is before the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblealong with one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD.
World English Bibleand one loaf of bread, one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand one round cake of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one thin cake out of the basket of the unleavened things which [is] before YHWH;
Young's Literal Translation and one round cake of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one thin cake out of the basket of the unleavened things which is before Jehovah.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd one round of bread, and one cake of fat bread, and one thin cake from the basket of the unleavened that is before Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd one roll of bread, a cake tempered with oil, a wafer out of the basket of unleavened bread, which is set in the sight of the Lord.
Catholic Public Domain Versionand one turn of bread, a crust sprinkled with oil, and a cake from the basket of unleavened bread, which was placed in the sight of the Lord.
New American Biblethen, out of the basket of unleavened food that you have set before the LORD, you shall take one of the loaves of bread, one of the cakes made with oil, and one of the wafers.
New Revised Standard Versionand one loaf of bread, one cake of bread made with oil, and one wafer, out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd you shall take one loaf of bread and one loaf of bread baked with oil and a cake baked with flour and oil out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD;
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd one loaf of bread, and one loaf of bread of oil, and one cake from the basket of unleavened bread that is before LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer, out of the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd one cake made with oil, and one cake from the basket of unleavened bread set forth before the Lord.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Order of the Sacrifices… 22Take the fat from the ram, the fat tail, the fat covering the entrails, the lobe of the liver, both kidneys with the fat on them, and the right thigh (since this is a ram for ordination), 23along with oneloafof bread,onecakeof breadmade with oil,and onewaferfrom the basketof unleavened breadthatis beforethe LORD.24Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.…
Cross References Leviticus 8:26-28And 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. / He put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and waved them before the LORD as a wave offering. / Then Moses took these from their hands and burned them on the altar with the burnt offering. This was an ordination offering, a pleasing aroma, a food offering to the LORD.
Leviticus 7:12-14If 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. / From the cakes he must present one portion of each offering as a contribution to the LORD. It belongs to the priest who sprinkles the blood of the peace offering.
Numbers 6:19-20And the priest is to take the boiled shoulder from the ram, one unleavened cake from the basket, and one unleavened wafer, and put them into the hands of the Nazirite who has just shaved the hair of his consecration. / The priest shall then wave them as a wave offering before the LORD. This is a holy portion for the priest, in addition to the breast of the wave offering and the thigh that was presented. After that, the Nazirite may drink wine.
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. ...
1 Samuel 10:3-4Then you will go on from there until you come to the Oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. / They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hands.
1 Kings 7:48-50Solomon 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; / the lampstands of pure gold in front of the inner sanctuary, five on the right side and five on the left; the gold flowers, lamps, and tongs; / the pure gold basins, wick trimmers, sprinkling bowls, ladles, and censers; and the gold hinges for the doors of the inner temple (that is, the Most Holy Place) as well as for the doors of the main hall of the temple.
2 Chronicles 2:4Behold, I am about to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God to dedicate to Him for burning fragrant incense before Him, for displaying the showbread continuously, and for making burnt offerings every morning and evening as well as on the Sabbaths, New Moons, and appointed feasts of the LORD our God. This is ordained for Israel forever.
Nehemiah 10:39For the Israelites and the Levites are to bring the contributions of grain, new wine, and oil to the storerooms where the articles of the sanctuary are kept and where the ministering priests, the gatekeepers, and the singers stay. Thus we will not neglect the house of our God.”
Ezekiel 44:30The best of all the firstfruits and of every contribution from all your offerings will belong to the priests. You are to give your first batch of dough to the priest, so that a blessing may rest upon your homes.
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.” ...
Acts 2:46With one accord they continued to meet daily in the temple courts and to break bread from house to house, sharing their meals with gladness and sincerity of heart,
Treasury of Scripture And one loaf of bread, and one cake of oiled bread, and one wafer out of the basket of the unleavened bread that is before the LORD: Exodus 29:2,3 And unleavened bread, and cakes unleavened tempered with oil, and wafers unleavened anointed with oil:of wheaten flour shalt thou make them… Jump to Previous BasketBitBreadCakeLoafMixedOilOiledThinUnleavenedWaferYeastJump to Next BasketBitBreadCakeLoafMixedOilOiledThinUnleavenedWaferYeastExodus 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 one loaf of breadIn the context of the consecration of Aaron and his sons, the loaf of bread represents sustenance and provision. Bread is a staple in the ancient Near Eastern diet, symbolizing life and nourishment. Biblically, bread often signifies God's provision, as seen in the manna provided in the wilderness (Exodus 16). This offering of bread is part of the ordination process, signifying the priests' dependence on God for their spiritual and physical needs. one cake of bread made with oil
The cake made with oil signifies anointing and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Oil is frequently used in the Bible for anointing, symbolizing the setting apart of individuals for God's service (1 Samuel 16:13). The inclusion of oil in the bread highlights the sanctification and empowerment of the priests for their holy duties. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the Anointed One, filled with the Holy Spirit (Luke 4:18). and one wafer from the basket of unleavened bread
Unleavened bread is significant in the biblical narrative, particularly in the context of the Passover (Exodus 12:15). It symbolizes 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 ceremony underscores the need for holiness and purity in those who serve before the Lord. This points to Jesus Christ, who is sinless and pure, the ultimate High Priest (Hebrews 4:15). that is before the LORD
The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God and the sacredness of the offering. It emphasizes that the consecration ceremony is conducted in the sight of God, who is the ultimate authority and witness. This setting apart of the priests is not merely a human ritual but a divine ordinance. It reflects the idea that all service and worship are ultimately directed to God, who is holy and deserving of reverence. This aligns with the New Testament teaching that believers are to live their lives as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God (Romans 12:1). Persons / Places / Events 1. MosesThe leader of the Israelites, who is receiving instructions from God on how to consecrate Aaron and his sons as priests. 2. Aaron and His SonsThe first priests of Israel, who are being consecrated for their service to God. 3. The TabernacleThe sacred place where God dwells among His people and where the consecration ceremony takes place. 4. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is giving these specific instructions for worship and consecration. 5. The Basket of Unleavened BreadA collection of bread items used in the consecration ceremony, symbolizing purity and dedication to God. Teaching Points Symbolism of BreadThe use of unleavened bread in the consecration ceremony symbolizes purity and separation from sin. As believers, we are called to live lives that are set apart for God, free from the corruption of sin. Consecration and DedicationJust as Aaron and his sons were consecrated for service, Christians are called to dedicate their lives to God's service. This involves a commitment to holiness and obedience to His commands. God's Detailed InstructionsThe specific instructions given by God highlight His desire for order and reverence in worship. Our worship should reflect a heart of obedience and respect for God's holiness. Christ as Our SustenanceThe bread used in the ceremony points to Christ, who is our spiritual sustenance. We are reminded to rely on Him daily for our spiritual nourishment and strength. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Exodus 29:23?
2.How does Exodus 29:23 illustrate God's provision for the priestly consecration process?
3.What is the significance of the "loaf of bread" in Exodus 29:23?
4.How does Exodus 29:23 connect to Jesus as our High Priest?
5.How can we apply the principles of consecration in Exodus 29:23 today?
6.What does Exodus 29:23 teach about God's detailed instructions for worship?
7.What is the significance of the unleavened bread in Exodus 29:23 for Christian rituals today?
8.How does Exodus 29:23 relate to the concept of consecration in Christian theology?
9.Why is the use of a wafer important in the context of Exodus 29:23?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Exodus 29?
11.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?
12.Numbers 6:13-20 -- How do these detailed, specific sacrifice requirements align with or differ from other sacrificial regulations found elsewhere in the Torah?
13.How can the miraculous appearance of manna every day (Exodus 16:4-5) be reconciled with natural laws or scientific explanations?
14.Is there any evidence that God's 'lamp' or presence (Job 29:2-3) tangibly guided him, considering modern scientific understanding?What Does Exodus 29:23 Mean Along with one loaf of bread• The ordination offering required a single, whole loaf. By presenting it “along with” the sacrificial portions (v. 22), Moses demonstrated that the priests’ service rested on God’s complete provision (Exodus 16:4;Matthew 6:11). • A loaf symbolizes daily sustenance. The fact that it is set apart for the ordination shows the priest must depend on the Lord first, then serve the people (Leviticus 21:6;John 21:13). • The loaf was literally placed in the hands of Aaron and his sons during the wave offering (Leviticus 8:27). This act publicly affirmed that their ministry would be fueled by what God supplies, not by human ingenuity (Numbers 18:20).
One cake of bread made with oil• The “cake” is a richer bread mixed with oil (Exodus 29:2). Oil throughout Scripture points to consecration and the Spirit’s enabling presence (1 Samuel 16:13;Zechariah 4:6). • Combining flour and oil in a single cake teaches that God fuses the human and the divine in priestly service—ordinary grain infused with anointing (Acts 10:38). • This cake was literally eaten by the priests after the ceremony (Exodus 29:32). Consuming it signified internalizing God’s anointing so ministry flows from within (John 7:38).
And one wafer• The wafer, a thin, crisp piece, rounds out the trio of breads. Its lightness contrasts with the loaf and the cake, reminding the priests to walk in humility and simplicity (Micah 6:8;Philippians 2:3). • Three distinct shapes—loaf, cake, wafer—underscore the completeness of God’s provision: sustenance, anointing, and humility (1 Thessalonians 5:23). • Each piece was waved before the LORD, then burnt or eaten as directed (Leviticus 8:28–29). The act placed their whole future ministry squarely under divine ownership (Romans 12:1).
From the basket of unleavened bread that is before the LORD• All three breads came from one basket, set “before the LORD,” indicating they were prepared ahead of time and kept in His presence (Exodus 25:30). Ministry starts in worship, not in human planning (Luke 10:39–42). • Unleavened bread stresses purity—no yeast of sin or false teaching (1 Corinthians 5:7–8). The priests were to serve without corruption (Malachi 2:6). • Because the basket remained before the LORD, every subsequent priest could see that holiness is not optional; it is the environment of all true service (Hebrews 12:14).
summaryExodus 29:23 commands that a loaf, a cake with oil, and a wafer be taken from the basket of unleavened bread and presented during the priestly ordination. Literally, these breads formed part of a wave offering that inaugurated Aaron and his sons. Spiritually, the loaf points to God’s sustaining provision, the oil-rich cake to His empowering consecration, and the wafer to humble dependence. All three came from a basket kept before the LORD, emphasizing purity and constant worship as the foundation of ministry. Together they declare that every priest—then and now—serves by God’s supply, under His anointing, and in His holy presence. (23) The basket . . . that is before the Lord.--Comp. Exodus 29:3. The objects mentioned formed the "meat offering," which always accompanied a peace offering. Verse 23. - One cake of oiled bread - i.e., one of the "unleavened cakes tempered with oil," mentioned in ver. 2 . Out of the basket of the unleavened bread. See ver. 3.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew along with oneאַחַ֗ת(’a·ḥaṯ)Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259:United, one, firstloafוְכִכַּ֨ר(wə·ḵik·kar)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3603:A round, a round district, a round loaf, a round weight, a talent (a measure of weight or money)of bread,לֶ֜חֶם(le·ḥem)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grainoneאַחַ֖ת(’a·ḥaṯ)Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259:United, one, firstcakeוַֽחַלַּ֨ת(wa·ḥal·laṯ)Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2471:A cake (a type used in offerings)of breadלֶ֥חֶם(le·ḥem)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899:Food, bread, grainmade with oil,שֶׁ֛מֶן(še·men)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081:Grease, liquid, richnessand oneאֶחָ֑ד(’e·ḥāḏ)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259:United, one, firstwaferוְרָקִ֣יק(wə·rā·qîq)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7550:Thin cake, waferfrom the basketמִסַּל֙(mis·sal)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5536:A willow twig, an osier, as woven into a, basketof unleavened breadהַמַּצּ֔וֹת(ham·maṣ·ṣō·wṯ)Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4682:Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passoverthatאֲשֶׁ֖ר(’ă·šer)Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834:Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order thatis beforeלִפְנֵ֥י(lip̄·nê)Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The facethe LORD.יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel
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