Leviticus 21:9 cpdv — If the daughter of a priest will have been taken into prostitution, and will have violated the name of her father, she…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"If the daughter of a priest will have been taken into prostitution, and will have violated the name of her father, she shall be consumed by fire. "

— Leviticus 21:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 21 — Context

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They shall be holy to their God, and they shall not pollute his name. For they offer the incense of the Lord and the bread of their God, and because of this they shall be holy.

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They shall not take as a wife a promiscuous woman, or a prostitute, or her who has been repudiated by her husband. For they are consecrated to their God,

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and they offer the bread of the presence. Therefore, let them be holy, for I also am holy: the Lord, who sanctifies them.

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If the daughter of a priest will have been taken into prostitution, and will have violated the name of her father, she shall be consumed by fire.

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The high priest, that is, the priest who is the greatest among his brothers, upon whose head the oil of anointing has been poured, and whose hands have been consecrated for the priesthood, and who has been vested with the holy vestments: he shall not expose his head; he shall not rend his vestments.

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And he shall not enter to any dead body whatsoever; likewise, not even by his father or mother shall he be contaminated.

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Neither shall he exit from the holy places, lest he pollute the Sanctuary of the Lord. For the oil of the holy anointing of his God is upon him. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 21:9 say?
Leviticus 21:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “If the daughter of a priest will have been taken into prostitution, and will have violated the name of her father, she shall be consumed by fire. ”
Where is Leviticus 21:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 21:9 in?
Leviticus 21:9 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 21:9?
Leviticus 21:9 reads (CPDV): “If the daughter of a priest will have been taken into prostitution, and will have violated the name of her father, she shall be consumed by fire. ” 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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