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Leviticus 22:11 Meaning

But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.

Context Explained

9They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them.

10There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest, or an hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing.

11But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.

12If the priest's daughter also be married unto a stranger, she may not eat of an offering of the holy things.

13But if the priest's daughter be a widow, or divorced, and have no child, and is returned unto her father's house, as in her youth, she shall eat of her father's meat: but there shall no stranger eat thereof.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 7:14

    The priestly lineage of Aaron is discussed in Hebrews, connecting to the Levitical laws regarding priests.

Source: Leviticus 22:11