Leviticus 22:16
The Scripture
(16) Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In Leviticus 22 the Israelites are commanded to observe strict purity laws that govern social conduct and ritual impurity, such as prohibitions against defiling the altar, the priest, or the people, and rules for the proper use of the sacrificial lamb. The chapter also outlines penalties for breaking these laws, emphasizing that the community’s well‑being depends on maintaining cleanliness and respect for God’s holiness. These regulations reflect the covenant’s demand for reverence and obedience in daily life.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Leviticus 7:18Psalms 38:4Isaiah 53:11Isaiah 53:12I Peter 2:24Leviticus 22:9Leviticus 20:8
Related verses (shared words)
Numbers 18:1Ezekiel 18:20Numbers 5:31II Samuel 18:20Ezekiel 4:4Ezekiel 4:5