Leviticus
Third biblical book
Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible and Christian Old Testament, containing laws and rituals for Israelite priests and the community.
The book includes rules on sacrifice, purity, and conduct—among them passages traditionally cited against homosexuality.
Leviticus prohibits eating shellfish.
The adjective Levitical means relating to these priestly laws.
Portable sacred dwelling
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- observanceKeeping of customs
- riteCeremonial act or practice
cleansing · sanctuary · libation · sprinkling · Day of Atonement · Yom Kippur · festivals · Sabbath
Sacrifice consumed by flames
- sin offeringSacrifice for wrongdoing
- peace offeringGesture to end conflict
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
- altarSacred ritual table
blood · slaughter · animal sacrifice · firstfruits · fat · kidneys · unblemished · lamb
Judaism's core scripture
- PentateuchFive books of Moses
- MosesHebrew prophet, liberator
- Old TestamentPre-Christian biblical canon
- Hebrew BibleJewish canonical scriptures
canon · Septuagint · scrolls · codex · chapters · verses · exegesis · hermeneutics
Authoritative rule to obey
- statuteEnacted written rule
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
- preceptRule governing behavior
regulation · codification · transgression · penalty · judgment · obedience · dietary laws · kosher
Uncontaminated quality
- sanctityQuality of being inviolable
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- uncleannessState of being soiled
defilement · separation · sanctification · holy · profane · sacred · taboo · set apart
Old Testament priest
- high priestChief temple officiant
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
- breastplateMetal torso protection
mitre · anointing · consecration · tribe · priestly blessing · incense · lampstand · showbread
tabernacle
Portable sacred dwelling
- purificationRemoval of contaminants
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- observanceKeeping of customs
rite · cleansing · sanctuary · libation · sprinkling · Day of Atonement · Yom Kippur · festivals · Sabbath · Passover
burnt offering
Sacrifice consumed by flames
- sin offeringSacrifice for wrongdoing
- peace offeringGesture to end conflict
- atonementCompensation for wrongdoing
altar · blood · slaughter · animal sacrifice · firstfruits · fat · kidneys · unblemished · lamb · goat
Torah
Judaism's core scripture
- PentateuchFive books of Moses
- MosesHebrew prophet, liberator
- Old TestamentPre-Christian biblical canon
Hebrew Bible · canon · Septuagint · scrolls · codex · chapters · verses · exegesis · hermeneutics · commentary
commandment
Authoritative rule to obey
- statuteEnacted written rule
- ordinanceOfficial government regulation
- prohibitionAuthoritative legal ban
precept · regulation · codification · transgression · penalty · judgment · obedience · dietary laws · kosher · forbidden
purity
Uncontaminated quality
- sanctityQuality of being inviolable
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
uncleanness · defilement · separation · sanctification · holy · profane · sacred · taboo · set apart · ritual purity
Aaron
Old Testament priest
- high priestChief temple officiant
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
breastplate · mitre · anointing · consecration · tribe · priestly blessing · incense · lampstand · showbread · priestly duties
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LeviticusGenesis
First biblical book
Ruth · Esther · Jonah · Acts · Gospel of Mark
LeviticusGalatians
Pauline epistle recipients
Romans · grace · Hebrews · Gospel of John · freedom in Christ
LeviticusSermon on the Mount
Gospel hillside teaching
Galatians · New Testament · Gospel of Matthew · Acts of the Apostles