Leviticus 22:9 web — "'They shall therefore follow my requirements, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yah…

World English Bible

""'They shall therefore follow my requirements, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yahweh who sanctifies them."

— Leviticus 22:9, World English Bible

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Leviticus 22 — Context

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the person that touches any such shall be unclean until the evening, and shall not eat of the holy things, unless he bathe his body in water.

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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 dies of itself, or is torn by animals, he shall not eat, defiling himself by it. I am Yahweh.

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"'They shall therefore follow my requirements, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yahweh who sanctifies them.

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"'No stranger shall eat of the holy thing: a foreigner living with the priests, or a hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing.

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But if a priest buys a slave, purchased by his money, he shall eat of it; and such as are born in his house, they shall eat of his bread.

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If a priest's daughter is married to an outsider, she shall not eat of the heave offering of the holy things.

Leviticus 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 22:9 say?
Leviticus 22:9 in the World English Bible reads: “"'They shall therefore follow my requirements, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yahweh 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 (WEB): “"'They shall therefore follow my requirements, lest they bear sin for it, and die therein, if they profane it. I am Yahweh 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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