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A Reminder of Deliverance
Commentators explain that the Feast of Unleavened Bread, starting the day after Passover, was a direct memorial of the Exodus. It commemorated Israel's hasty departure from Egypt, when they had to flee so quickly that their bread dough had no time to rise, serving as a tangible reminder of God's swift deliverance.
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Leviticus
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Albert Barnes
On Leviticus 23:5–8
18th Century
Theologian
In Leviticus 23:5, the Passover, or Paschal Supper, and the Feast of Unleavened Bread, are plainly described as distinct feasts. See Exodus 12:6,[R…
Charles Ellicott
On Leviticus 23:6
19th Century
Bishop
Seven days you must eat unleavened bread. —See Exodus 12:15; Exodus 12:18–20.
John Gill
On Leviticus 23:6
17th Century
Pastor
And on the fifteenth day of the same month [is] the feast of unleavened bread unto the Lord Whi…
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Matthew Henry
On Leviticus 23:4–14
17th Century
Minister
The feast of the Passover was to continue seven days; not idle days, spent in sport, as many who are called Christians spend their holy days. Offer…