Deu 16:3 | TNotes | STEP | 16:3 Although yeast frequently symbolizes corruption (Lev 6:14-17 ; Matt 16:11-12 ), it was avoided at the original Passover because the Israelites had no time to wait for yeast bread to rise (see Exod 12:10-14 ). The elements of the yearly Passover celebration reminded the Israelites of what God had done for them.

bLev 6:14-17►

cMatt 16:11-12►

dExod 12:10-14►

‏ Deuteronomy 16:3

16:3 ^a Although yeast frequently symbolizes corruption (Lev 6:14-17 ^b; Matt 16:11-12 ^c), it was avoided at the original Passover because the Israelites had no time to wait for yeast bread to rise (see Exod 12:10-14 ^d). The elements of the yearly Passover celebration reminded the Israelites of what God had done for them.