Leviticus 23:17 meaning
The observance of festivals plays a crucial role in the Israelite community, particularly with the Feast of Pentecost, which is celebrated fifty days after Passover. This feast marks the end of the grain harvest, a time when the Israelites would joyously present offerings to God as a sign of gratitude for His provisions. Leviticus 23:17 specifically outlines the requirement for the people to bring two wave loaves of the best flour, baked with yeast, to symbolize the completion of the harvest and God's ongoing blessings.
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. In contrast to the Passover, which featured unleavened bread, the inclusion of leaven in the Pentecost loaves signifies the acknowledgment of everyday blessings and the full enjoyment of God’s provision in their daily lives.
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Deeper Commentary Covering this Verse:
- Leviticus 23:15-22 meaning. God declares the Feast of Weeks to be one of His appointed times. The Feast of Weeks was later named “Pentecost” by Hellenized (Greek) Jews in 300 BC.
Other Relevant Commentaries:
- Hosea 12:7-11 meaning. The LORD exposes Israel's wickedness, where a pagan culture of deception and violence had taken the place of God's command to love and respect their neighbors. Israel had great materialistic pride, and arrogantly practiced religious worship to God while blatantly disobeying His commands. For their disobedience, God will send His people to exile and destroy their altars because they have failed to listen to His prophets and repent of their wicked ways.
- Deuteronomy 7:1-6 meaning. God reemphasizes that Israel is set apart (holy) to their Suzerain (Ruler) God as a special possession. He instructs the Israelites to eliminate the people who live in Canaan as well as their corrupt culture. Then Israel must occupy the Promised Land.
- Deuteronomy 6:10-15 meaning. Moses commands the Israelites to be diligent to continue an attitude of gratitude to the LORD for what He has done for them and for who He is to them. To not forget God’s commands when circumstances become comfortable. To not forget God when the need to depend on Him is not as apparent.
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