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You shall bring out of your habitations two wave-loaves of two tenth parts [of an ephah]: they shall be of fine flour, they shall be baked with yeast, for first-fruits to Yahweh.

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Thanksgiving in a Loaf

Commentators explain that the two leavened loaves were a special offering at the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) to thank God for the completed wheat harvest. Made from the finest new flour from within Israel, they represented giving back the best of God's provision in the form most useful for daily life—bread. This act acknowledged God as the source of all blessings and sanctified the entire harvest.

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Leviticus

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Leviticus 23:9–22

18th Century

Theologian

These verses contain a distinct command regarding the religious services immediately connected with the grain harvest, given in anticipation of the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Leviticus 23:17

19th Century

Bishop

You shall bring out of your habitations. —During the second Temple this clause was taken to be elliptical, and to denote …

John Gill

John Gill

On Leviticus 23:17

17th Century

Pastor

And you shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of
two tenth deals
Out of…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Leviticus 23:15–22

17th Century

Minister

The Feast of Weeks was held in remembrance of the giving of the law, fifty days after the departure from Egypt; and looked forward to the outpourin…