Strong’s G0106

ἄζυμος

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

azumos

Pronunciation

AH-zoo-mos

Definition

Unleavened

Meaning

unleavened, the paschal feast (a feast of the Hebrews); fig: uncorrupted, sincere.

Usage

The term "azumos" refers to something that is unleavened, specifically bread made without yeast. In the New Testament, it is used to describe the bread eaten during the Feast of Unleavened Bread, which is closely associated with the Passover. This bread symbolizes purity and the absence of sin, as leaven is often used metaphorically for sin or corruption in biblical texts.

Bible references

Matthew 26:17;Mark 14:1;Mark 14:12;Luke 22:1;Luke 22:7;Acts 12:3;Acts 20:6;1 Corinthians 5:7;1 Corinthians 5:8