Deuteronomy 16:3

Deuteronomy · Old Testament · Chapter 16

“Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life.”Deuteronomy 16:3

What Does Deuteronomy 16:3 Mean?

Deuteronomy 16:3 is found in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 16, verse 3 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Deuteronomy 16:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Exodus 13:3“And Moses said unto the people, Remember this day, in which ye came out from Egypt, out of the house of bondage; for by strength of hand the LORD brought you out from this place: there shall no leavened bread be eaten.”Exodus 12:39“And they baked unleavened cakes of the dough which they brought forth out of Egypt, for it was not leavened; because they were thrust out of Egypt, and could not tarry, neither had they prepared for themselves any victual.”1 Corinthians 5:8“Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.”Exodus 12:15“Seven days shall ye eat unleavened bread; even the first day ye shall put away leaven out of your houses: for whosoever eateth leavened bread from the first day until the seventh day, that soul shall be cut off from Israel.”Exodus 12:19“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.”Micah 6:5“O my people, remember now what Balak king of Moab consulted, and what Balaam the son of Beor answered him from Shittim unto Gilgal; that ye may know the righteousness of the LORD.”Exodus 34:18“The feast of unleavened bread shalt thou keep. Seven days thou shalt eat unleavened bread, as I commanded thee, in the time of the month Abib: for in the month Abib thou camest out from Egypt.”Exodus 12:8“And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.”Isaiah 30:20“And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers:”Exodus 12:14“And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep it a feast to the LORD throughout your generations; ye shall keep it a feast by an ordinance for ever.”Exodus 34:25“Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning.”Numbers 9:11“The fourteenth day of the second month at even they shall keep it, and eat it with unleavened bread and bitter herbs.”Luke 22:19“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.”Exodus 12:11“And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD’s passover.”Exodus 12:26“And it shall come to pass, when your children shall say unto you, What mean ye by this service?”Exodus 12:32“Also take your flocks and your herds, as ye have said, and be gone; and bless me also.”Exodus 13:10“Thou shalt therefore keep this ordinance in his season from year to year.”Leviticus 23:6“And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread.”Numbers 28:17“And in the fifteenth day of this month is the feast: seven days shall unleavened bread be eaten.”1 Kings 22:27“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.”

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