Leviticus 21:22 web — He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.

World English Bible

"He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy."

— Leviticus 21:22, World English Bible

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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or a man who has an injured foot, or an injured hand,

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or hunchbacked, or a dwarf, or one who has a defect in his eye, or an itching disease, or scabs, or who has damaged testicles;

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no man of the seed of Aaron the priest who has a blemish, shall come near to offer the offerings of Yahweh made by fire. Since he has a blemish, he shall not come near to offer the bread of his God.

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He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.

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He shall not come near to the veil, nor come near to the altar, because he has a blemish; that he may not profane my sanctuaries, for I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.'"

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So Moses spoke to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel.

Leviticus 21:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:22 say?
Leviticus 21:22 in the World English Bible reads: “He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.”
Where is Leviticus 21:22 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 22.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 21:22.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:22 in?
Leviticus 21:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 21:22?
Leviticus 21:22 reads (WEB): “He shall eat the bread of his God, both of the most holy, and of the holy.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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