The meaning of “ἄζυμος”
Understanding ázymos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
unleavened (bread). - unleavened, i.e. (figuratively) uncorrupted - (in the neutral plural) specially (by implication) t...
ἄζυμος
unleavened (bread). - unleavened, i.e. (figuratively) uncorrupted - (in the neutral plural) specially (by implication) the Passover week
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:17 | “Now the first day of the feast of unleavened bread the disciples came to Jesus, saying unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare for thee to eat the passover?” Word: ἄζυμος (ázymos) | |
| Mark 14:12 | “And the first day of unleavened bread, when they killed the passover, his disciples said unto him, Where wilt thou that we go and prepare that thou mayest eat the passover?” Word: ἄζυμος (ázymos) | |
| Luke 22:7 | “Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed.” Word: ἄζυμος (ázymos) | |
| Acts 20:6 | “And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of unleavened bread, and came unto them to Troas in five days; where we abode seven days.” Word: ἄζυμος (ázymos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 5:8 | “Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.” Word: ἄζυμος (ázymos) |