Deuteronomy 16:3
New International Version
Do not eat it with bread made with yeast, but for seven days eat unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left Egypt in haste—so that all the days of your life you may remember the time of your departure from Egypt.

New Living Translation
Eat it with bread made without yeast. For seven days the bread you eat must be made without yeast, as when you escaped from Egypt in such a hurry. Eat this bread—the bread of suffering—so that as long as you live you will remember the day you departed from Egypt.

English Standard Version
You shall eat no leavened bread with it. Seven days you shall eat it with unleavened bread, the bread of affliction—for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste—that all the days of your life you may remember the day when you came out of the land of Egypt.

Berean Standard Bible
You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.

King James Bible
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

New King James Version
You shall eat no leavened bread with it; seven days you shall eat unleavened bread with it, that is, the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste), that you may remember the day in which you came out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

New American Standard Bible
You shall not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you shall eat unleavened bread with it, the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in a hurry), so that you will remember the day when you came out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

NASB 1995
“You shall not eat leavened bread with it; seven days you shall eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste), so that you may remember all the days of your life the day when you came out of the land of Egypt.

NASB 1977
“You shall not eat leavened bread with it; seven days you shall eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste), in order that you may remember all the days of your life the day when you came out of the land of Egypt.

Legacy Standard Bible
You shall not eat leavened bread with it; seven days you shall eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste), so that you may remember the day when you came out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

Amplified Bible
You shall not eat leavened bread with it; instead, for seven days you shall eat the Passover with unleavened bread, the bread of affliction (for you left the land of Egypt in haste); [do this] so that all the days of your life you may remember [thoughtfully] the day when you came out of the land of Egypt.

Christian Standard Bible
Do not eat leavened bread with it. For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread with it, the bread of hardship—because you left the land of Egypt in a hurry —so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You must not eat leavened bread with it. For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread with it, the bread of hardship—because you left the land of Egypt in a hurry—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

English Revised Version
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Never eat leavened bread with the meat from this sacrifice. Instead, for seven days you must eat unleavened bread at this festival. (It is the bread of misery because you left Egypt in a hurry.) Eat this bread so that, as long as you live, you will remember the day you left Egypt.

Good News Translation
When you eat this meal, do not eat bread prepared with yeast. For seven days you are to eat bread prepared without yeast, as you did when you had to leave Egypt in such a hurry. Eat this bread--it will be called the bread of suffering--so that as long as you live you will remember the day you came out of Egypt, that place of suffering.

International Standard Version
You must not eat any yeast with it. Instead, for seven days eat bread without yeast—the bread of affliction—because you left the land of Egypt in haste. Remember the day you went out of the land of Egypt for the rest of your lives.

Majority Standard Bible
You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt.

NET Bible
You must not eat any yeast with it; for seven days you must eat bread made without yeast, symbolic of affliction, for you came out of Egypt hurriedly. You must do this so you will remember for the rest of your life the day you came out of the land of Egypt.

New Heart English Bible
You shall eat no leavened bread with it. You shall eat unleavened bread with it seven days, even the bread of affliction; for you came forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that you may remember the day when you came forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

Webster's Bible Translation
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread with it, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth from the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth from the land of Egypt, all the days of thy life.

World English Bible
You shall eat no leavened bread with it. You shall eat unleavened bread with it seven days, even the bread of affliction (for you came out of the land of Egypt in haste) that you may remember the day when you came out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
You do not eat any fermented thing with it; [for] seven days you eat unleavened things with it, bread of affliction (for you have come out of the land of Egypt in haste), so that you remember the day of your coming out of the land of Egypt all [the] days of your life;

Young's Literal Translation
'Thou dost not eat with it any fermented thing, seven days thou dost eat with it unleavened things, bread of affliction; for in haste thou hast come out of the land of Egypt; so that thou dost remember the day of thy coming out of the land of Egypt all days of thy life;

Smith's Literal Translation
Thou shalt not eat upon it leavened; seven days thou shalt eat upon it unleavened, the bread of affliction; (for in hasty flight thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt) so that thou shalt remember the day of thy coming forth from the land of Egypt all the days of thy life,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Thou shalt not eat with it leavened bread: seven days shalt thou eat without leaven, the bread of affliction, because thou camest out of Egypt in fear: that thou mayst remember the day of thy coming out of Egypt, all the days of thy life.

Catholic Public Domain Version
You shall not eat it with leavened bread. For seven days you shall eat, without leaven, the bread of affliction. For you departed from Egypt in fear. So may you remember the day of your departure from Egypt, throughout all the days of your life.

New American Bible
You shall not eat leavened bread with it. For seven days you shall eat with it only unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, so that you may remember as long as you live the day you left the land of Egypt; for in hurried flight you left the land of Egypt.

New Revised Standard Version
You must not eat with it anything leavened. For seven days you shall eat unleavened bread with it—the bread of affliction—because you came out of the land of Egypt in great haste, so that all the days of your life you may remember the day of your departure from the land of Egypt.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
You shall eat no leavened bread with it; but seven days you shall eat unleavened bread with it, even the bread of affliction; for you came forth out of Egypt in haste; that you may remember the day when you came forth out of Egypt all the days of your life.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
You will not eat leaven with it, but seven days eat poor unleavened bread with it, because you went out in a hurry from Egypt, so that you will be remembering the day that you came out from Egypt all of the days of your life.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for in haste didst thou come forth out of the land of Egypt; that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt not eat leaven with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread with it, bread of affliction, because ye came forth out of Egypt in haste; that ye may remember the day of your coming forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

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Context
The Feast of the Passover
2You are to offer to the LORD your God the Passover sacrifice from the herd or flock in the place the LORD will choose as a dwelling for His Name. 3You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste— so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. 4No leaven is to be found in all your land for seven days, and none of the meat you sacrifice in the evening of the first day shall remain until morning.…

Cross References
Exodus 12:8
They are to eat the meat that night, roasted over the fire, along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.

Exodus 13:3
So Moses told the people, “Remember this day, the day you came out of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; for the LORD brought you out of it by the strength of His hand. And nothing leavened shall be eaten.

Exodus 34:18
You are to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. For seven days at the appointed time in the month of Abib, you are to eat unleavened bread as I commanded you. For in the month of Abib you came out of Egypt.

Leviticus 23:6
On the fifteenth day of the same month begins the Feast of Unleavened Bread to the LORD. For seven days you must eat unleavened bread.

Numbers 9:11
Such people are to observe it at twilight on the fourteenth day of the second month. They are to eat the lamb, together with unleavened bread and bitter herbs;

Numbers 28:17
On the fifteenth day of this month, there shall be a feast; for seven days unleavened bread is to be eaten.

Joshua 5:11
The day after the Passover, on that very day, they ate unleavened bread and roasted grain from the produce of the land.

2 Chronicles 30:21
The Israelites who were present in Jerusalem celebrated the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days with great joy, and the Levites and priests praised the LORD day after day, accompanied by loud instruments of praise to the LORD.

2 Chronicles 35:17
The Israelites who were present also observed the Passover at that time, as well as the Feast of Unleavened Bread for seven days.

Ezra 6:22
For seven days they kept the Feast of Unleavened Bread with joy, because the LORD had made them joyful and turned the heart of the king of Assyria toward them to strengthen their hands in the work on the house of the God of Israel.

Matthew 26:17
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

Mark 14:12
On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?”

Luke 22:7
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread on which the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed.

John 6:4
Now the Jewish Feast of the Passover was near.

1 Corinthians 5:7-8
Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. / Therefore 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.


Treasury of Scripture

You shall eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shall you eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for you came forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that you may remember the day when you came forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of your life.

eat no

Exodus 12:15,19,20,39
Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel…

Exodus 13:3-7
And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten…

Exodus 34:18
The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out from Egypt.

the bread

1 Kings 22:27
And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.

Psalm 102:9
For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,

Psalm 127:2
It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

for thou camest

Exodus 12:32,33,39
Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also…

mayest

Exodus 12:14,26,27
And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever…

Exodus 13:7-9
Unleavened bread shall be eaten seven days; and there shall no leavened bread be seen with thee, neither shall there be leaven seen with thee in all thy quarters…

Psalm 111:4
He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.

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You must not eat leavened bread with it
This command is rooted in the Hebrew word "chametz," which refers to leavened or fermented bread. The prohibition against leavened bread during the Passover is deeply symbolic, representing the haste with which the Israelites left Egypt, not having time to let their bread rise. Leaven, in a broader biblical context, often symbolizes sin or corruption, as seen in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 5:6-8). The removal of leaven from the home during Passover is a physical act that mirrors the spiritual cleansing God desires from His people.

For seven days you are to eat unleavened bread
The number seven in the Bible often signifies completeness or perfection, reflecting God's creation week. The seven days of eating unleavened bread, known as the Feast of Unleavened Bread, is a time of remembrance and purification. The Hebrew word for unleavened bread is "matzah," which is bread made without yeast, symbolizing purity and the absence of sin. This practice serves as a reminder of God's deliverance and the call to live a life set apart for Him.

the bread of affliction
This phrase, "lechem oni" in Hebrew, can be translated as "bread of affliction" or "bread of poverty." It serves as a reminder of the hardships and suffering the Israelites endured in Egypt. Eating this bread during the Passover is a tangible way to remember the bitterness of slavery and the sweetness of God's deliverance. It is a call to humility and gratitude, recognizing God's mighty hand in bringing His people out of bondage.

because you left the land of Egypt in haste
The haste with which the Israelites left Egypt is a critical aspect of the Passover narrative. The Hebrew word "chipazon" conveys urgency and speed. This hurried departure underscores God's powerful intervention and the immediacy of His salvation. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness and the importance of readiness and obedience in the life of a believer.

so that you may remember for the rest of your life
The act of remembrance is central to the Jewish faith and is emphasized throughout Scripture. The Hebrew word "zakar" means to remember, recall, or call to mind. This command to remember the Exodus is not just a mental exercise but a call to live in light of God's past faithfulness. It is an invitation to trust in God's promises and to pass down the account of His deliverance to future generations, ensuring that His mighty acts are never forgotten.

the day you departed the land of Egypt
The departure from Egypt, known as the Exodus, is a foundational event in the history of Israel. It marks the transition from slavery to freedom and from being a people without a land to a nation under God's covenant. This day is commemorated annually during Passover, serving as a perpetual reminder of God's salvation and the birth of Israel as His chosen people. It is a call to live in the freedom and identity that God has provided, always mindful of His grace and deliverance.

Verse 3. - Bread of affliction; bread such as is prepared in circumstances of trial and pressure, when there is no time or opportunity for the application of all the means required for the preparation of bread of the better sort. The Israelites had in haste and amid anxiety to prepare the Passover meal on the evening of their flight from Egypt, and so had to omit the leavening of their bread; and this usage they had to observe during the seven days of the festival in subsequent times, to remind them of the oppression the nation had suffered in Egypt, and the circumstances of difficulty and peril amidst which their deliverance had been effected.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You must not
לֹא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

eat
תֹאכַ֤ל (ṯō·ḵal)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

leavened bread
חָמֵ֔ץ (ḥā·mêṣ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2557: That which is leavened

with it;
עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

for seven
שִׁבְעַ֥ת (šiḇ·‘aṯ)
Number - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7651: Seven, seven times, a week, an indefinite number

days
יָמִ֛ים (yā·mîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3117: A day

you are to eat
תֹּֽאכַל־ (tō·ḵal-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 398: To eat

with it
עָלָ֥יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

unleavened bread,
מַצּ֖וֹת (maṣ·ṣō·wṯ)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4682: Sweetness, sweet, an unfermented cake, loaf, the festival of Passover

the bread
לֶ֣חֶם (le·ḥem)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain

of affliction,
עֹ֑נִי (‘ō·nî)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6040: Affliction, poverty

because
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

you left
יָצָ֙אתָ֙ (yā·ṣā·ṯā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

the land
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt
מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa

in haste—
בְחִפָּז֗וֹן (ḇə·ḥip·pā·zō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2649: Trepidation, hurried flight

so that
לְמַ֣עַן (lə·ma·‘an)
Conjunction
Strong's 4616: Purpose -- intent

you may remember
תִּזְכֹּר֔‪‬‪‬ (tiz·kōr)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male

for the rest
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of your life
חַיֶּֽיךָ׃ (ḥay·ye·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life

the day
יְמֵ֥י (yə·mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3117: A day

you left
צֵֽאתְךָ֙ (ṣê·ṯə·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim

the land
מֵאֶ֣רֶץ (mê·’e·reṣ)
Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 776: Earth, land

of Egypt.
מִצְרַ֔יִם (miṣ·ra·yim)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4714: Egypt -- a son of Ham, also his descendants and their country in Northwest Africa


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