The Feast of Unleavened Bread is one of the most important holy days for Hebrew Israelites. It is a commanded observance from YAHUAH, meant to be kept throughout all generations. This feast is directly tied to Passover and serves as a reminder of both our physical and spiritual deliverance.
In Exodus 12:17-20, YAHUAH commands:
“And ye shall observe the feast of unleavened bread; for in this selfsame day have I brought your armies out of the land of Egypt: therefore shall ye observe this day in your generations by an ordinance forever… Seven days shall there be no leaven found in your houses.”
This feast is a time of reflection, self-examination, and obedience. It is about more than just eating unleavened bread—it is about removing sin, walking in righteousness, and preparing our hearts to serve YAHUAH fully.
This guide will walk you through the proper way to keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread according to Scripture, explain its significance, and provide practical steps for observance.
(See our book, Hebrew Israelite Biblical Feast Days: What They Are And How We Celebrate Them)
Understanding the Commandment
What is the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
The Feast of Unleavened Bread begins immediately after Passover and lasts for seven days. During this time, no leaven (yeast or any substance that causes bread to rise) is to be found in our homes or consumed.
Leviticus 23:6-8 states:
“And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the feast of unleavened bread unto YAHUAH: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread. In the first day ye shall have a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein. But ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto YAHUAH seven days: in the seventh day is a holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.”
This feast is a time of consecration and remembrance. Just as our ancestors left Egypt in haste and did not have time to let their bread rise (Exodus 12:39), we too must rid our lives of the spiritual leaven of sin and corruption.
(See our book, Passover: Mysteries Revealed)
How to Remove Leaven from Your Home
What is Leaven?
In Scripture, leaven represents sin, pride, and corruption. Paul explains this in 1 Corinthians 5:6-8:
“Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Ha’Mashiach our Passover is sacrificed for us.”
Leaven can be found in many common foods, including:
Bread
Crackers
Cakes
Cookies
Certain processed foods with yeast, baking powder, or baking soda
Practical Steps to Removing Leaven
Thoroughly clean your home – Check your kitchen cabinets, refrigerator, and pantry for any items containing leaven.
Get rid of all leavened food – Donate or discard anything that contains leaven before the feast begins.
Spiritually cleanse your life – This is also a time to examine our hearts and remove any sinful habits or behaviors that hinder our relationship with YAHUAH.
(See our book, Passover: Mysteries Revealed)
The Feast of Unleavened Bread Observance
What to Eat During the Feast
Deuteronomy 16:3 states:
“Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste.”
Unleavened bread (also known as matzah) is a simple, flat bread made without yeast. It symbolizes humility and obedience to YAHUAH’s commandments. Many Hebrew Israelites prepare homemade unleavened bread using flour and water.
Observing the Holy Convocations
The first and last days of the Feast of Unleavened Bread are considered Sabbaths, meaning no servile work should be done. This is a time to gather with fellow believers, pray, study the Scriptures, and honor YAHUAH in holiness.
(See our book, Hebrew Israelite Biblical Feast Days: What They Are And How We Celebrate Them)
Conclusion
The Feast of Unleavened Bread is more than just a dietary restriction—it is a powerful time of spiritual renewal. By keeping this feast, we honor YAHUAH’s commandments, remember our deliverance, and commit ourselves to living righteously before Him.
May we all strive to keep this feast in sincerity and truth, seeking YAHUAH’s will and removing the leaven from our hearts and homes.
(See our book, Hebrew Israelite Biblical Feast Days: What They Are And How We Celebrate Them)
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