Garlic & Onions
The flavors of Egypt. Representing the pull of the past life.
Botanical Facts
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Crop
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שׁוּם (Shum)
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Allium sativum
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Looking Back at Egypt
When the Israelites grew tired of Manna in the wilderness, their memory played a trick on them. They forgot the whip of the taskmaster and remembered only the food:
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Garlic and onions represent the "comfort foods" of our slavery. The Manna (God's provision) was bland to a palate accustomed to the sharp flavors of Egypt. Spiritually, this is the struggle of sanctification—learning to lose our taste for the world and acquire a taste for the bread of heaven.
Botanical Context
Garlic, leeks, and onions were dietary staples in Egypt, providing strong flavor to the bland peasant diet. They have been cultivated for over 5,000 years.