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  1. פֶּסַח (Pesach)

    LanguageHebrew

    Rendered asPassover

    Grammatical nuance

    The term is a masculine noun, often used in the context of a festival or sacrifice.

    Cultural context

    Pesach refers to the Jewish festival commemorating the Exodus from Egypt, specifically the night when the Lord 'passed over' the houses of the Israelites.

    Theological significance

    Passover is a foundational event in Israel's history, symbolizing deliverance and redemption, and it prefigures Christ's sacrificial death as the Lamb of God.

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    • Lamb (שֶׂה, Seh)
    • Blood (דָּם, Dam)
  2. מַצָּה (Matzah)

    LanguageHebrew

    Rendered asUnleavened Bread

    Grammatical nuance

    The term is a feminine noun, indicating a specific type of bread made without yeast.

    Cultural context

    Matzah is eaten during Passover to commemorate the haste in which the Israelites left Egypt, not having time for their bread to rise.

    Theological significance

    Unleavened bread symbolizes purity and separation from sin, as leaven often represents sin or corruption in biblical symbolism.

    Related terms
    • Leaven (שְׂאֹר, Seor)
  3. זָכָר (Zakar)

    LanguageHebrew

    Rendered asMemorial

    Grammatical nuance

    The term is a masculine noun, often used in the context of remembrance or commemoration.

    Cultural context

    In ancient Israel, memorials served as reminders of God's past acts and faithfulness, ensuring that future generations would remember and honor these events.

    Theological significance

    The Passover as a memorial emphasizes the importance of remembering God's deliverance and faithfulness, a theme that is central to the identity and faith of Israel.

    Related terms
    • Remembrance (זִכָּרוֹן, Zikaron)
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