Leviticus 22:9 cpdv — Let them observe my precepts, so that they may not fall under sin, and die in the Sanctuary, when they will have defile…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Let them observe my precepts, so that they may not fall under sin, and die in the Sanctuary, when they will have defiled it. I am the Lord, who sanctifies them. "

— Leviticus 22:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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shall be unclean until evening, and shall not eat those things which have been sanctified. But when he has washed his flesh with water,

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and the sun has set, then, having been purified, he shall eat from what has been sanctified, because it is his food.

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Whatever dies on its own, and whatever has been seized by a wild beast, they shall not eat, nor shall they be polluted by these. I am the Lord.

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Let them observe my precepts, so that they may not fall under sin, and die in the Sanctuary, when they will have defiled it. I am the Lord, who sanctifies them.

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No foreigner shall eat from what has been sanctified; a guest of the priests and a hired servant shall not eat from them.

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But whomever the priest has bought, and whoever has been born into his house, these shall eat from them.

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If the daughter of a priest has been married to any of the people, she shall not eat from what has been sanctified, nor from the first-fruits.

Leviticus 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:9 say?
Leviticus 22:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Let them observe my precepts, so that they may not fall under sin, and die in the Sanctuary, when they will have defiled it. I am the Lord, who sanctifies them. ”
Where is Leviticus 22:9 in the Bible?
Leviticus 22:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, 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 22:9.
What translation should I read Leviticus 22:9 in?
Leviticus 22:9 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 22:9?
Leviticus 22:9 reads (CPDV): “Let them observe my precepts, so that they may not fall under sin, and die in the Sanctuary, when they will have defiled it. I am the Lord, who sanctifies them. ” 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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