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
In the book of Exodus, God is instructing the Israelites on how to observe the Passover as they prepare for their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. This command to remove all leaven from their homes symbolizes the haste of their exodus and the need for spiritual purity, ensuring that no one partakes in the festival with any trace of the old life. The warning about being cut off from the community underscores the seriousness of obedience to God's laws during this pivotal moment in Israel's history.
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