Leviticus 16:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 16:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 16:13 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 16:13 — KJV
“And he shall put the incense upon the fire before the LORD, that the cloud of the incense may cover the mercy seat that is upon the testimony, that he die not:”
— Leviticus 16:13 (KJV)
Leviticus 16:13 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 16:13
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the vail before the mercy seat, which is upon the ark; that he die not: for I will appear in the cloud upon the mercy seat.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:13: before, lord, cloud
“And thou shalt put it before the vail that is by the ark of the testimony, before the mercy seat that is over the testimony, where I will meet with thee.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:13: put, before, mercy
“And put fire therein, and put incense in them before the LORD to morrow: and it shall be that the man whom the LORD doth choose, he shall be holy: ye take too much upon you, ye sons of Levi.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:13: put, incense, fire
“And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:13: put, incense, fire
“And thou shalt put pure frankincense upon each row, that it may be on the bread for a memorial, even an offering made by fire unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:13: put, incense, fire
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