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666. Leaven

From: Manners and Customs of the Bible By: James M. Freeman

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Matthew 13:33³³Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. (Matthew 13:33). The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven.

See also Luke 13:21²¹It is like leaven, which a woman took and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. (Luke 13:21).

The usual leaven among the Jews consisted of dough in a high state of fermentation, though the lees of wine were sometimes employed.

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