Leviticus 22:5
The Scripture
(5) Or whosoever toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be made unclean, or a man of whom he may take uncleanness, whatsoever uncleanness he hath;
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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