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In the first month, on the fourteenth day of the month at evening, you shall eat unleavened bread, until the twenty first day of the month at evening.

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The Symbolism of Leaven

Commentators explain that the seven-day period of eating unleavened bread is deeply symbolic. Just as the Israelites removed all leaven (a symbol of corruption) from their homes, believers are called to purge the 'leaven' of malice, hypocrisy, and sin from their lives. The command points toward a life lived in sincerity and truth, reflecting the purity of Christ, our Passover Lamb.

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Exodus

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Exodus 12:18

19th Century

Bishop

In the first month. —The Hebrew omits “month” by a not unusual ellipsis. (Compare to Ezekiel 1:1.)

At even.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Exodus 12:17–25

19th Century

Preacher

And you shall observe the feast of unleavened bread, for on this very same day I have brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore y…

John Gill

John Gill

On Exodus 12:18

17th Century

Pastor

In the first month As it was now ordered to be reckoned, the month Abib or Nisan: the fourteenth day of the month…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Exodus 12:1–20

17th Century

Minister

The Lord makes all things new to those whom he delivers from the bondage of Satan, and takes to himself to be his people. The time when he does thi…