Leviticus 21:6
The Scripture
(6) They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the Israelites are instructed to care for the animals that have been sacrificed, to prevent defilement, and to ensure proper disposal of the carcass. It also covers the prohibition against eating the blood and the requirement to keep the area clean, reflecting the holiness of the sacrificial system.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 21:8Leviticus 10:3Exodus 28:36Exodus 29:44Ezra 8:28I Peter 2:9Leviticus 18:21Leviticus 19:12Malachi 1:6Malachi 1:11Malachi 1:12Leviticus 3:11
Related verses (shared words)
I Kings 8:64Numbers 29:39II Chronicles 7:7Ezekiel 45:17Amos 5:22Leviticus 17:5