showbread

/ˈʃoʊ.bɹiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a loaf of bread displayed as a symbol of God’s presence in the ancient Israelite tabernacle and later in the Temple in Jerusalem.

“The priest carefully placed the showbread on the altar, a reminder of God’s provision and guidance.”

Synonyms

  • bread of presence
  • bread of the presence

Antonyms

  • desecrated bread
  • profaned bread