Leviticus 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 16:2 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto Aaron thy brother, that he come not at all times into the holy place within the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 16:2 — KJV
“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.”
— Leviticus 16:2 (KJV)
Leviticus 16:2 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 16:2
“And it shall be upon Aaron to minister: and his sound shall be heard when he goeth in unto the holy place before the LORD, and when he cometh out, that he die not.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:2: lord, aaron, come
“And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:2: lord, moses, speak
“And when Moses was gone into the tabernacle of the congregation to speak with him, then he heard the voice of one speaking unto him from off the mercy seat that was upon the ark of testimony, from between the two cherubims: and he spake unto him. with him: that is, with God”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:2: moses, speak, into
“When Jacob was come into Egypt, and your fathers cried unto the LORD, then the LORD sent Moses and Aaron, which brought forth your fathers out of Egypt, and made them dwell in this place.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:2: lord, moses, aaron
“Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, saying, This is the law of the sin offering: In the place where the burnt offering is killed shall the sin offering be killed before the LORD: it is most holy.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 16:2: lord, speak, aaron
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