Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses: for whosoever eateth that which is leavened, even that soul shall be cut off from the congregation of Israel, whether he be a stranger, or born in the land.
For seven days, no yeast should be found anywhere in your homes. Anyone who eats anything made with yeast will be completely removed from the community of Israel, whether they are a foreigner living among you or someone born in the land.
God is commanding the Israelites to remove all yeast from their homes for seven days, and anyone who disobeys will be expelled from the community.
📚 Historical Context
This command was part of God's instructions for the first Passover, when the Israelites were preparing to leave Egypt after 430 years of slavery. The removal of leaven (yeast) symbolized purification and the urgency of their departure - there was no time to let bread rise. This became an annual celebration called the Feast of Unleavened Bread, commemorating their deliverance from bondage.
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