shewbread, also spelled Showbread, also called Bread Of The Presence, any of the 12 loaves of bread that stood for the 12 tribes of Israel, presented and shown in the Temple of Jerusalem in the Presence of God. The bread was changed every sabbath, and the priests ate that which had been displayed. ...

What is the significance of unleavened bread?

Jews consume unleavened breads such as matzo during Passover as commanded in Exodus 12:18. Per the Torah, the newly emancipated Israelites had to leave Egypt in such a hurry that they could not so much as spare time for their breads to rise; as such, bread which cannot rise is eaten as a reminder.

What does the bread of life mean in the Bible?

Jesus says, “I am the bread of life.” He is saying that ultimately, he can satisfy our deepest needs and longings. He can make us feel “full” and overflowing with blessing.