shewbread

American  

[shoh-bred] / ˈʃoʊˌbrɛd /

Or showbread

noun

Judaism.

1. the 12 loaves of bread placed every Sabbath on a table in the sanctuary of the Biblical tabernacle and the Temple in Jerusalem as an offering by the priests to God. Exodus 25:30; Leviticus 24:5–9.

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shewbread British  

/ ˈʃəʊˌbrɛd /

noun

1. Old Testament the loaves of bread placed every Sabbath on the table beside the altar of incense in the tabernacle or temple of ancient Israel (Exodus 25:30; Leviticus 24:5–9)

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Etymology

Origin of shewbread

First recorded in 1530–35; shew + bread, modeled on German Schaubrot, Martin Luther's translation of Greek ártoi enṓpioi “loaves facing; loaves in front,” translation of Hebrew leḥem pānīm “bread of the Divine Presence” (literally “bread of the face”)

Example Sentences

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shewbread

He allegeth, the priests' breaking of the Sabbath, David's eating of the shewbread, and the apostles' practising of very hurtful ceremonies; all which things being unlawful were done lawfully, to further greater duties.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

The priest had none but consecrated bread, the loaves of shewbread which were placed in the sanctuary at intervals, and which none but the priests were allowed to eat.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

David and his followers, when at extremity, had eaten the shewbread which it was not lawful for them to eat.

From The Gospel According to St. Mark by Chadwick, G. A.

He plundered the temple and carried away its golden candlestick, its golden altar of incense, its table of shewbread, and even tore down the sacred veils, which were of fine linen and scarlet.

From Jesus the Christ A Study of the Messiah and His Mission According to Holy Scriptures Both Ancient and Modern by Talmage, James Edward

The shewbread, laid on the table in rows of twelve cakes, was eaten by Aaron and his sons.

From The Expositor's Bible: The Epistle to the Hebrews by Edwards, Thomas Charles