Definition

The special bread that was placed in the holy place of the Tabernacle in ancient Israel, representing a gift to God and changed every Sabbath.

Example

The priests prepared the showbread each week as part of their religious duties.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of showbread from the Bible?

Yeah, I think it was something special for the priests, right?

Exactly! They used to place it in the temple every Sabbath.

That sounds fascinating; I'd love to learn more about those traditions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Showbread is derived from the Old English "sceawobread" (meaning bread that is shown or displayed). The term refers to the bread that was placed in the Temple as an offering, symbolizing God's presence and provision.

Memory Tip

Think of 'showing' something ('sceaw') and 'bread' — showbread is the bread that is displayed as an offering.

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