📖 Leviticus — Chapter 22 (KJV)
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Leviticus 22:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus 22:2 Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and Rthat they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the LORD.
Leviticus 22:3 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, Rhaving his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I am the LORD.
Leviticus 22:4 What man soever of the seed of Aaron is Ra leper, or hath a Trunning issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he be clean. And whoso toucheth any thing that is unclean by the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him;
Leviticus 22:5 Or Rwhosoever toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be made unclean, or a man of whom he may take uncleanness, whatsoever uncleanness he hath;
Leviticus 22:6 The soul which hath touched any such shall be unclean until even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he wash his flesh with water.
Leviticus 22:7 And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it is his food.
Leviticus 22:8 That which dieth of itself, or is torn with beasts, he shall not eat to defile himself therewith; I am the LORD.
Leviticus 22:9 They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they Rbear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them.
Leviticus 22:10 There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing.
Leviticus 22:11 But if the priest buy any soul Twith Rhis money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.
Leviticus 22:12 If the priest’s daughter also be married unto RTa stranger, she may not eat of an offering of the holy things.
Leviticus 22:13 But if the priest’s daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have no child, and is returned unto her father’s house, Ras in her youth, she shall eat of her father’s meat: but there shall be no stranger eat thereof.
Leviticus 22:14 And if a man eat of the holy thing unwittingly, then he shall put the fifth part thereof unto it, and shall give it unto the priest with the holy thing.
Leviticus 22:15 And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the LORD;
Leviticus 22:16 Or Tsuffer them to Rbear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.
Leviticus 22:17 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus 22:18 Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, RWhatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the LORD for a burnt offering;
Leviticus 22:19 Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.
Leviticus 22:20 But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.
Leviticus 22:21 And whosoever offereth a sacrifice of Rpeace offerings unto the LORD to accomplish his vow, or a freewill offering in beeves or Tsheep, it shall be perfect to be accepted; there shall be no blemish therein.
Leviticus 22:22 RBlind, or broken, or maimed, or having a wen, or scurvy, or scabbed, ye shall not offer these unto the LORD, nor make an offering by fire of them upon the altar unto the LORD.
Leviticus 22:23 Either a bullock or a Tlamb that hath any thing Rsuperfluous or lacking in his parts, that mayest thou offer for a freewill offering; but for a vow it shall not be accepted.
Leviticus 22:24 Ye shall not offer unto the LORD that which is bruised, or crushed, or Rbroken, or cut; neither shall ye make any offering thereof in your land.
Leviticus 22:25 Neither from a stranger’s hand shall ye offer Rthe bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.
Leviticus 22:26 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus 22:27 When a bullock, or a sheep, or a goat, is brought forth, then it shall be Rseven days under the dam; and from the eighth day and thenceforth it shall be accepted for an offering made by fire unto the LORD.
Leviticus 22:28 And whether it be cow, or Tewe, Rye shall not kill it and her young both in one day.
Leviticus 22:29 And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer it at your own will.
Leviticus 22:30 On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of it until the morrow: I am the LORD.
Leviticus 22:31 RTherefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I am the LORD.
Leviticus 22:32 RNeither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,
Leviticus 22:33 That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I am the LORD.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 22:1–16 — Who May Eat the Holy Things
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD gives Aaron and his sons rules for approaching and eating holy things while clean. The passage sets out washing and waiting, and distinguishes members of the priest's household from others who may not share the portion. Someone who eats a holy thing unwittingly must restore it with an added fifth part.
Key Truth: The holy portions are governed by the LORD's instructions about status, household, and restitution.
Check What You Remember
1. Until when was the person described in verse 6 unclean? (Leviticus 22:6)
Find it in Leviticus 22:6 (KJV).
2. When could the washed person in verse 7 eat again? (Leviticus 22:7)
Find it in Leviticus 22:7 (KJV).
3. What extra portion was added for eating a holy thing unwittingly? (Leviticus 22:14)
Find it in Leviticus 22:14 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 22:17–25 — Requirements for Offered Animals
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The passage describes the qualities required for animals brought as burnt and peace offerings. It names blemishes that make an offering unacceptable and applies the rules to gifts from strangers as well. Verse 23 makes a particular distinction between a freewill offering and an offering for a vow.
Key Truth: Offerings are evaluated according to the LORD's stated requirements, including the distinctions between kinds of gifts.
Check What You Remember
1. Was the burnt offering described in verse 19 male or female? (Leviticus 22:19)
Find it in Leviticus 22:19 (KJV).
2. Could a blemished animal be accepted in verse 20? (Leviticus 22:20)
Find it in Leviticus 22:20 (KJV).
3. Could the irregular animal described in verse 23 be accepted for a vow? (Leviticus 22:23)
Find it in Leviticus 22:23 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 22:26–33 — The Appointed Times and God's Name
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A newborn animal remains with its mother for seven days and may be offered from the eighth day. A cow or ewe and her young must not both be killed in one day. Thanksgiving offerings are eaten the same day. The LORD closes by commanding obedience and honour for his holy name, recalling Israel's deliverance.
Key Truth: The LORD specifies the manner and timing of offerings and calls Israel to honour his name.
Check What You Remember
1. From which day could the newborn animal be offered? (Leviticus 22:27)
Find it in Leviticus 22:27 (KJV).
2. Could a cow or ewe and her young both be killed in one day? (Leviticus 22:28)
Find it in Leviticus 22:28 (KJV).
3. When was the thanksgiving sacrifice to be eaten? (Leviticus 22:30)
Find it in Leviticus 22:30 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How are washing and sunset joined in the return to eating holy things?
2. How does household status affect access to the priest’s food?
3. How does a priest’s daughter’s changed circumstance affect eating?
4. How does the irregular bullock or lamb differ between freewill offering and vow?
5. How do newborn eligibility and the mother-and-young rule impose different limits?
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