Amo 4:5 | TNotes | STEP | 4:5 Leavened bread (that is, sourdough fermented by wild yeast ) was for daily consumption. The more primitive unleavened bread (made without yeast) became a sacred symbol, commemorating Israel’s affliction as slaves in Egypt (Deut 16:3 ), the Passover (Exod 12:17-20 ), and their hasty departure from that land (Exod 12:34 , 39 ). Unleavened bread thus became altar bread (Lev 6:17 ; 7:12 ). However, bread made with yeast could accompany a peace offering of thanksgiving (Lev 7:13 ).

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bDeut 16:3►

cExod 12:17-20►

dExod 12:34►

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fLev 6:17►

g7:12►

hLev 7:13►

‏ Amos 4:5

4:5 ^a Leavened bread (that is, sourdough fermented by wild yeast) was for daily consumption. The more primitive unleavened bread (made without yeast) became a sacred symbol, commemorating Israel’s affliction as slaves in Egypt (Deut 16:3 ^b), the Passover (Exod 12:17-20 ^c), and their hasty departure from that land (Exod 12:34 ^d, 39 ^e). Unleavened bread thus became altar bread (Lev 6:17 ^f; 7:12 ^g). However, bread made with yeast could accompany a peace offering of thanksgiving (Lev 7:13 ^h).