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Leviticus 22:16 Meaning

Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.

Context Explained

14And 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.

15And they shall not profane the holy things of the children of Israel, which they offer unto the LORD;

16Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.

17And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

18Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever 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;

Key Themes

sanctificationholinesssacrifice

Related Cross References

  • Hebrews 10:14

    This verse emphasizes the sanctifying work of Christ, which perfects believers.

  • 1 Peter 1:16

    This verse calls believers to be holy, reflecting God's holiness as mentioned in Leviticus.

  • Romans 12:1

    Paul encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, akin to the sacrificial system.

Source: Leviticus 22:16