Leviticus 22:7 asv — And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.

American Standard Version

"And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread. "

— Leviticus 22:7, American Standard Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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What man soever of the seed of Aaron is a leper, or hath an issue; he shall not eat of the holy things, until he be clean. And whoso toucheth anything that is unclean by the dead, or a man whose seed goeth from him;

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or whosoever toucheth any creeping thing, whereby he may be made unclean, or a man of whom he may take uncleanness, whatsoever uncleanness he hath;

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the soul that toucheth any such shall be unclean until the even, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his flesh in water.

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And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.

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That which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts, he shall not eat, to defile himself therewith: I am Jehovah.

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They shall therefore keep my charge, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it: I am Jehovah who sanctifieth them.

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

Leviticus 22:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:7 say?
Leviticus 22:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread. ”
Where is Leviticus 22:7 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 7.
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 22:7.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:7 in?
Leviticus 22:7 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 22:7?
Leviticus 22:7 reads (ASV): “And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread. ” 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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