Exodus 23:18 net — “You must not offer the blood of my sacrifice with bread containing yeast; the fat of my festal sacrifice must not rema…

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"“You must not offer the blood of my sacrifice with bread containing yeast; the fat of my festal sacrifice must not remain until morning."

— Exodus 23:18, NET Bible

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Exodus 23 — Context

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You are to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread; seven days you must eat bread made without yeast, as I commanded you, at the appointed time of the month of Abib, for at that time you came out of Egypt. No one may appear before me empty-handed.

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“You are also to observe the Feast of Harvest, the firstfruits of your labors that you have sown in the field, and the Feast of Ingathering at the end of the year when you have gathered in your harvest out of the field.

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At three times in the year all your males will appear before the Sovereign LORD.

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“You must not offer the blood of my sacrifice with bread containing yeast; the fat of my festal sacrifice must not remain until morning.

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The first of the firstfruits of your soil you must bring to the house of the LORD your God.“You must not cook a young goat in its mother’s milk.

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The Angel of the Presence“I am going to send an angel before you to protect you as you journey and to bring you into the place that I have prepared.

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Take heed because of him, and obey his voice; do not rebel against him, for he will not pardon your transgressions, for my name is in him.

Exodus 23:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Exodus 23:18 say?
Exodus 23:18 in the NET Bible reads: ““You must not offer the blood of my sacrifice with bread containing yeast; the fat of my festal sacrifice must not remain until morning.”
Where is Exodus 23:18 in the Bible?
Exodus 23:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Exodus, chapter 23, verse 18.
Who wrote Exodus?
Exodus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Exodus about?
Exodus tells of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt and the giving of the Law at Mount Sinai. Through the plagues, the Passover, the crossing of the Red Sea, and the covenant at Sinai, God reveals himself as Redeemer and comes to dwell among his people in the tabernacle.
What are the major themes of Exodus?
Exodus explores themes including Deliverance, Covenant, Law, God's Presence, Worship, Redemption. These themes shape the meaning and context of Exodus 23:18.
What translation should I read Exodus 23:18 in?
Exodus 23:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Exodus 23:18?
Exodus 23:18 reads (NET): ““You must not offer the blood of my sacrifice with bread containing yeast; the fat of my festal sacrifice must not remain until morning.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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