Leviticus 14:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 14:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 14:5 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 14:5 — KJV
“And the priest shall command that one of the birds be killed in an earthen vessel over running water:”
— Leviticus 14:5 (KJV)
Leviticus 14:5 in Context — About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is God's holiness handbook for a people learning to live near His presence. Through sacrifices, feasts, and purity laws, it teaches that sin is costly, atonement is necessary, and God desires a set-apart people. It points forward to the perfect sacrifice of Christ.
Cross-References for Leviticus 14:5
“And he shall kill the one of the birds in an earthen vessel over running water:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 14:5: one, birds, earthen
“And the priest shall take holy water in an earthen vessel; and of the dust that is in the floor of the tabernacle the priest shall take, and put it into the water:”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 14:5: priest, earthen, vessel
“And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of Jordan, out of the place where the priests' feet stood firm, twelve stones, and ye shall carry them over with you, and leave them in the lodging place, where ye shall lodge this night.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 14:5: priest, command, one
“And the priests killed them, and they made reconciliation with their blood upon the altar, to make an atonement for all Israel: for the king commanded that the burnt offering and the sin offering should be made for all Israel.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 14:5: priest, command, one
“And their nobles have sent their little ones to the waters: they came to the pits, and found no water; they returned with their vessels empty; they were ashamed and confounded, and covered their heads.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 14:5: one, vessel, over
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