20 Important Passover (Pesach) Symbols That Reveal the Deeper Story of Freedom and Redemption
Here are 20 important symbols of Passover (Pesach), with clear, traditional meanings rooted in the Exodus story and the Seder:
Matzah (Unleavened Bread)
Symbol of haste and humility—Israel left Egypt so quickly there was no time for bread to rise.Maror (Bitter Herbs)
Represents the bitterness of slavery under Pharaoh.Charoset
A sweet mixture symbolizing the mortar used by the Israelites when making bricks in Egypt.Zeroa (Roasted Shank Bone)
Represents the Passover sacrifice and God’s mighty deliverance.Beitzah (Roasted Egg)
Symbol of mourning for the destroyed Temple and the cycle of life.Karpas (Green Vegetable, often parsley)
Represents springtime, renewal, and new beginnings.Salt Water
Symbolizes the tears shed by the Israelites in slavery.The Seder Plate
A visual summary of the Exodus story containing key ritual foods.Four Cups of Wine
Represent the four expressions of redemption spoken by God in Exodus 6:6–7.Afikoman
A hidden piece of matzah symbolizing redemption and anticipation of deliverance.The Haggadah
The written guide that commands the telling of the Exodus story.Reclining
Symbol of freedom—free people recline while eating.The Lamb
Represents the Passover sacrifice whose blood marked the Israelite homes.Blood on the Doorposts
Symbol of obedience, protection, and divine deliverance.Pharaoh
Represents oppression, pride, and resistance to God’s will.The Ten Plagues
Signs of God’s power and judgment against Egypt’s false gods.Crossing the Red Sea
Symbol of salvation, separation from bondage, and new identity.Unleavened House
Removal of chametz symbolizes cleansing and separation from sin and pride.The Firstborn
Highlights the cost of redemption and God’s sovereign justice.“Let My People Go”
The central message of freedom, covenant, and divine purpose.
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