Exodus 29:23
New International Version
From 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 Translation
Then 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 Version
and 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 Bible
along 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 Bible
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:

New King James Version
one 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 Bible
and 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 1995
and 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 1977
and 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 Bible
and 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 Bible
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;

Christian Standard Bible
take 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 Bible
take 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 Version
and 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 Version
Take one loaf of each kind of bread from the basket,

English Revised Version
and 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® Translation
From 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 Translation
From 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 Version
and 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.

Majority Standard Bible
along 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.

NET Bible
and 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 Bible
and 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 Translation
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.

World English Bible
and 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 Version
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 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 Translation
And 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 Bible
And 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 Version
and 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 Bible
then, 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 Version
and 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 Bible
And 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 Translated
And 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 1917
and 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 Translation
And one cake made with oil, and one cake from the basket of unleavened bread set forth before the Lord.

Additional Translations ...
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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 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. 24Put all these in the hands of Aaron and his sons and wave them before the LORD as a wave offering.…

Cross References
Leviticus 8:26-28
And 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 7:12-14
If 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 6:19-20
And 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 2:4
Now 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 24:5-9
You 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 10:3-4
Then 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 7:48-50
Solomon 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 2:4
Behold, 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 10:39
For 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 44:30
The 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 12:4
He 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 2:26
During 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 6:4
He 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 6:31-35
Our 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 2:46
With 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…

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1. The sacrifice and ceremonies of consecrating the priests and the altar
38. The continual burnt offerings
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along with one cake of bread
The phrase "one cake of bread" refers to a specific offering in the consecration of the priests. The Hebrew word for "cake" is "ḥallâ," which often denotes a round loaf or cake used in sacrificial offerings. This bread is part of the wave offering, symbolizing the sustenance and provision of God. In the ancient Near Eastern context, bread was a staple of life, representing God's provision for His people. The inclusion of bread in the consecration ceremony underscores the idea that the priests, who serve before God, are sustained by Him both physically and spiritually.

one cake of oil bread
The "cake of oil bread" is a unique offering, combining flour and oil. The Hebrew word for "oil" is "shemen," which signifies richness and anointing. Oil in the Bible often symbolizes the Holy Spirit, anointing, and consecration. This cake, therefore, represents the anointing and empowerment of the priests by the Holy Spirit for their sacred duties. The blending of oil with bread signifies the integration of divine empowerment with daily sustenance, highlighting the necessity of the Holy Spirit in the life and service of God's people.

and one wafer
The term "wafer" comes from the Hebrew "raqîq," meaning a thin cake or wafer. This element of the offering is distinct in its simplicity and delicacy, perhaps symbolizing purity and holiness. In the context of the consecration ceremony, the wafer represents the purity required of the priests who minister before God. It serves as a reminder that those who serve the Lord must do so with clean hands and a pure heart, reflecting the holiness of the God they serve.

from the basket of unleavened bread
The "basket of unleavened bread" is significant in its representation of sinlessness and purity. Leaven, or yeast, in the Bible often symbolizes sin and corruption. Therefore, unleavened bread is a symbol of purity and separation from sin. The use of unleavened bread in the consecration ceremony emphasizes the call to holiness and the need for the priests to be set apart from sin as they serve in the presence of a holy God. This imagery is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that calls God's people to live lives of holiness and separation from the world.

that is before the LORD
The phrase "before the LORD" indicates the presence of God, where the offerings are presented. The Hebrew word for "before" is "pānîm," which can also mean "face." This suggests an intimate, face-to-face encounter with God. The offerings are not merely ritualistic but are presented in the very presence of God, highlighting the relational aspect of worship and service. The priests are reminded that their service is not just a duty but a privilege to stand before the Almighty, serving Him directly and intimately. This phrase underscores the importance of living and serving with an awareness of God's constant 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 one
אַחַ֗ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259: United, one, first

loaf
וְכִכַּ֨ר (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, grain

one
אַחַ֖ת (’a·ḥaṯ)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 259: United, one, first

cake
וַֽחַלַּ֨ת (wa·ḥal·laṯ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 2471: A cake (a type used in offerings)

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

made with oil,
שֶׁ֛מֶן (še·men)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

and one
אֶחָ֑ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

wafer
וְרָקִ֣יק (wə·rā·qîq)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7550: Thin cake, wafer

from the basket
מִסַּל֙ (mis·sal)
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5536: A willow twig, an osier, as woven into a, basket

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

that
אֲשֶׁ֖ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

is before
לִפְנֵ֥י (lip̄·nê)
Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440: The face

the LORD.
יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel


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