Leviticus 23:17 Meaning and Explanation
“Ye shall bring out of your habitations two wave loaves of two tenth deals: they shall be of fine flour; they shall be baken with leaven; they are the firstfruits unto the LORD.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Leviticus 23:17
Two leavened loaves of fine flour are the firstfruits offering for this feast.
What Does Leviticus 23:17 Mean?
For this feast—the Feast of Weeks (later called Pentecost)—the firstfruits take the form of leavened bread, unlike the unleavened bread of Passover. This leavened bread represents the cooked, processed grain of the completed harvest.
Brought from the homes of all Israel, these wave loaves are made with leaven, signifying that this harvest offering marks a different moment from Passover: the grain is fully prepared and the new season fully realized.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 23:17
What does Leviticus 23:17 mean?
Two loaves of leavened bread made from fine flour are brought as firstfruits.
What is the context of Leviticus 23:17?
Two leavened loaves of fine flour are the firstfruits offering for this feast.