Exodus 34:25
Exodus 34:25 in Multiple Translations
Do not offer the blood of a sacrifice to Me along with anything leavened, and do not let any of the sacrifice from the Passover Feast remain until morning.
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.
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread; neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left unto the morning.
No leaven is to be offered with the blood of my offering, and the offering of the Passover feast may not be kept till the morning.
Don't offer bread made with yeast when you present a sacrifice to me, don't keep any sacrifice from the Passover Feast until the morning.
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leauen, neither shall ought of the sacrifice of the feast of Passeouer be left vnto the morning.
'Thou dost not slaughter with a fermented thing the blood of My sacrifice; and the sacrifice of the feast of the passover doth not remain till morning:
“You shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leavened bread. The sacrifice of the feast of the Passover shall not be left to the morning.
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven, neither shall the sacrifice of the feast of the passover be left until the morning.
Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice upon leaven: neither shall there remain in the morning any thing of the victim of the solemnity of the Lord.
When you sacrifice an animal [MTY] to me, do not offer with it bread that is made with yeast. And during the Passover Festival, when you sacrifice lambs, do not keep any of the meat until the next morning.
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Exodus 34:25 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לֹֽא
תִשְׁחַ֥ט
עַל
חָמֵ֖ץ
דַּם
זִבְחִ֑/י
וְ/לֹא
יָלִ֣ין
לַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
זֶ֖בַח
חַ֥ג
הַ/פָּֽסַח
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תִשְׁחַ֥ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
to slaughter
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
חָמֵ֖ץ
châmêts
H2557
leaven
N-ms
דַּם
dâm
H1818
blood
N-ms
זִבְחִ֑/י
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-ms | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
יָלִ֣ין
lûwn
H3885
to lodge
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
לַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
morning
Prep | N-ms
זֶ֖בַח
zebach
H2077
sacrifice
N-ms
חַ֥ג
chag
H2282
feast
N-ms
הַ/פָּֽסַח
peçach
H6453
Passover
Art | N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Exodus 34:25
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תִשְׁחַ֥ט
shâchaṭ
H7819
"to slaughter"
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms
This Hebrew word means to slaughter, often used in the context of sacrifice or massacre, as seen in the KJV translations of kill, offer, or slay.
Definition: v 1) to kill, slaughter, beat 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to slaughter 1a1a) beast for food 1a1b) sacrifice 1a1c) person in human sacrifice 1a1d) beaten, hammered (of shekels) 1b) (Niphal) to be slaughtered, be slain (of food or sacrifice) Also means: sha.chat (שָׁחוּט "beaten" H7820)
Usage: Occurs in 70 OT verses. KJV: kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. See also: Genesis 22:10; Leviticus 16:15; Isaiah 22:13.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
חָמֵ֖ץ
châmêts
H2557
"leaven"
N-ms
This word refers to leaven or yeast, used to make bread rise, but also symbolizing corruption or evil influence. In the New Testament, Jesus warns against the leaven of the Pharisees, representing hypocrisy and false teachings. It appears in Matthew and Luke.
Definition: the thing leavened, leaven
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: leaven, leavened (bread). See also: Exodus 12:15; Exodus 34:25; Amos 4:5.
דַּם
dâm
H1818
"blood"
N-ms
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
זִבְחִ֑/י
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-ms | Suff
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
יָלִ֣ין
lûwn
H3885
"to lodge"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To grumble or complain, this word describes a negative attitude of discontent or murmuring. It is used in the Bible to describe people who are unhappy or stubborn.
Definition: 1) to lodge, stop over, pass the night, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to lodge, pass the night 1a2) to abide, remain (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to cause to rest, lodge 1c) (Hithpalpel) to dwell, abide
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: abide (all night), continue, dwell, endure, grudge, be left, lie all night, (cause to) lodge (all night, in, -ing, this night), (make to) murmur, remain, tarry (all night, that night). See also: Genesis 19:2; Judges 19:20; Psalms 25:13.
לַ/בֹּ֔קֶר
bôqer
H1242
"morning"
Prep | N-ms
The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.
Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning
Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.
זֶ֖בַח
zebach
H2077
"sacrifice"
N-ms
A sacrifice refers to the act of offering an animal's flesh to God, such as in the sacrifices of righteousness or the Passover. This term encompasses various types of sacrifices, including thank offerings and covenant sacrifices. The KJV translates it as 'offer' or 'sacrifice'.
Definition: 1) sacrifice 1a) sacrifices of righteousness 1b) sacrifices of strife 1c) sacrifices to dead things 1d) the covenant sacrifice 1e) the passover 1f) annual sacrifice 1g) thank offering
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: offer(-ing), sacrifice. See also: Genesis 31:54; 1 Samuel 2:19; Psalms 4:6.
חַ֥ג
chag
H2282
"feast"
N-ms
A festival or feast is what this Hebrew word describes. It is used in Leviticus 23:2 to describe the festivals of the Lord. The word implies a time of celebration or sacrifice.
Definition: 1) festival, feast, festival-gathering, pilgrim-feast 1a) feast 1b) festival sacrifice
Usage: Occurs in 55 OT verses. KJV: (solemn) feast (day), sacrifice, solemnity. See also: Exodus 10:9; 2 Chronicles 7:8; Psalms 81:4.
הַ/פָּֽסַח
peçach
H6453
"Passover"
Art | N-ms
Passover is the meaning of this word, which refers to the Jewish festival or the animal sacrificed during it. It is first mentioned in Exodus 12:11.
Definition: Passover, 1a) sacrifice of passover 1b) animal victim of the passover 1c) festival of the passover Also named: pascha (πάσχα "Passover lamb" G3957)
Usage: Occurs in 46 OT verses. KJV: passover (offering). See also: Exodus 12:11; 2 Kings 23:21; Ezekiel 45:21.
Study Notes — Exodus 34:25
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- Exodus 34:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Exodus 34:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
- Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
- Sermons on Exodus 34:25
Context — The LORD Renews the Covenant
23Three times a year all your males are to appear before the Lord GOD, the God of Israel.
24For I will drive out the nations before you and enlarge your borders, and no one will covet your land when you go up three times a year to appear before the LORD your God.
25Do not offer the blood of a sacrifice to Me along with anything leavened, and do not let any of the sacrifice from the Passover Feast remain until morning.
26Bring the best of the firstfruits of your soil to the house of the LORD your God. You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.” 27The LORD also said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Exodus 23:18 | You must not offer the blood of My sacrifices with anything leavened, nor may the fat of My feast remain until morning. |
| 2 | Exodus 12:10 | Do not leave any of it until morning; before the morning you must burn up any part that is left over. |
| 3 | 1 Corinthians 5:7–8 | Get rid of the old leaven, that you may be a new unleavened batch, as you really are. For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth. |
| 4 | Exodus 12:8 | They are to eat the meat that night, roasted over the fire, along with unleavened bread and bitter herbs. |
| 5 | Exodus 12:20 | You are not to eat anything leavened; eat unleavened bread in all your homes.” |
| 6 | Exodus 29:34 | And if any of the meat of ordination or any bread is left until the morning, you are to burn up the remainder. It must not be eaten, because it is sacred. |
| 7 | Leviticus 7:15 | The meat of the sacrifice of his peace offering of thanksgiving must be eaten on the day he offers it; none of it may be left until morning. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 16:3 | You must not eat leavened bread with it; for seven days you are to eat with it unleavened bread, the bread of affliction, because you left the land of Egypt in haste—so that you may remember for the rest of your life the day you left the land of Egypt. |
| 9 | Numbers 9:12 | they may not leave any of it until morning or break any of its bones. They must observe the Passover according to all its statutes. |
Exodus 34:25 Summary
This verse is telling us that when we come to worship God, we should make sure that our offerings and sacrifices are pure and holy, without any sin or corruption. This means that we should not mix our worship with anything that is displeasing to God, like leaven, which represents sin. Instead, we should offer our best to God, just like the Israelites were supposed to do with the Passover Feast, as seen in Exodus 12:10. By doing this, we can show God that we are committed to living a life of purity and obedience, and that we are grateful for the sacrifice that He has made for us, as seen in John 1:29 and Romans 12:1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important not to offer the blood of a sacrifice to God along with anything leavened?
Offering the blood of a sacrifice with leavened things is forbidden because leaven is often associated with sin and impurity in the Bible, as seen in Exodus 12:15 and 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, and God desires purity and holiness in our worship.
What is the significance of not letting any of the sacrifice from the Passover Feast remain until morning?
This command emphasizes the importance of fully consuming the Passover sacrifice, symbolizing the complete redemption and salvation that God provides, as seen in Exodus 12:10 and Deuteronomy 16:7, and avoiding any potential for decay or corruption.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of Exodus 34?
This verse is part of a larger section where God is giving instructions to Moses about worship and festivals, including the Passover Feast, highlighting God's desire for purity, obedience, and remembrance of His redemption, as seen in Exodus 34:18-26 and Leviticus 23:4-8.
What does this verse teach us about our relationship with God?
This verse teaches us that God desires a pure and holy relationship with us, free from the influences of sin and corruption, and that our worship and sacrifices should reflect this desire for purity, as seen in Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:15-16.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the principle of purity and holiness in my own life and worship, as seen in this verse?
- How can I ensure that my own 'sacrifices' and offerings to God are not tainted by sin or impurity, but are instead a sweet aroma to Him, as seen in Ephesians 5:2?
- What does it mean for me to 'fully consume' the sacrifice of Christ in my own life, and how can I avoid allowing any part of it to 'remain until morning' or become stale and ineffective?
- In what ways can I honor God's desire for purity and obedience in my daily life, and what are some potential consequences of neglecting this desire, as seen in 2 Timothy 2:20-21?
Gill's Exposition on Exodus 34:25
Thou shall not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven,.... That is, not kill the passover, while there was any leaven in their houses; so the Targum of Jonathan, [See comments on Exodus 23:18]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 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. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Trapp's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
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.Ver. 25. Thou shalt not offer.] See Exodus 23:18-19,
Ellicott's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
(25) Thou shalt not offer the blood of my sacrifice with leaven.—Comp. Exodus 23:18, and the Notes ad loc.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
Verse 25. The blood of my sacrifice] That is, the paschal lamb. See Clarke on Exodus 23:18.
Cambridge Bible on Exodus 34:25
25. See on Exodus 23:18. In cl. bwhat in Exodus 23:18 is prescribed apparently for all festal sacrifices is here referred specifically to the passover,—‘fat,’ which is not elsewhere mentioned in connexion with the passover, being changed into ‘sacrifice,’ which would refer naturally to the flesh of the lamb eaten at the passover. be left] remain all night (yâlîn), exactly as Exodus 23:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Exodus 34:25
12-26. Take heed to thyself — Here follows a brief resume of the laws previously ordained, and written in the Book of the Covenant, 21-23. They may be resolved into ten precepts, as follows:1.
Sermons on Exodus 34:25
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If Any Man Be in Christ - Part 3 (Cd Quality) by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a marriage hall where people were dancing and having a good time. Suddenly, the Queen of the Underworld enters and starts dancing |
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(Exodus) Exodus 12:5-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher shares his experiences as a young preacher in Middle Tennessee. He talks about how he used to hold meetings in country churches during the summer and h |
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Grain Offering - Leviticus 2 by Jacob Prasch | In this sermon, the speaker discusses his visit to the Airport Vineyard Church in Toronto and expresses his shock at the extreme and unscriptural practices he witnessed there. He e |
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The Glorying of Leaven by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the preacher begins by recounting the story of Belshazzar and how he was blind to the truth and hardened to the gospel. The preacher then paraphrases Matthew chapte |
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Celebrate the Feast by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, Pastor Symbola emphasizes the importance of living a life that is true to one's identity as a Christian. He highlights the destructive nature of sin and how it can |
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Chapter 2 - How to Obtain Fulness of Power in Christian Life & Service by R.A. Torrey | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the power of the blood of Jesus in atoning for sin and justifying believers before God. The speaker highlights how Martin Luther spent many |
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Purge Out the Old Leaven by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of sharing the message of Jesus with others, drawing inspiration from the example of Dale Moody. The preacher also highlights |