Leviticus 22:3
The Scripture
(3) Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.
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 7:20Leviticus 7:21Exodus 33:14Exodus 33:15Psalms 16:11Psalms 51:11Matthew 25:41II Thessalonians 1:9
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 1:17Genesis 17:7Genesis 26:4Leviticus 21:17Leviticus 22:4Jeremiah 33:26