Leviticus 17:13
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 17:13 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 17:13 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and cat..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 17:13 — KJV
“And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust. which...: Heb. that hunteth any hunting”
— Leviticus 17:13 (KJV)
Leviticus 17:13 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 17:13
“And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:13: whatsoever, israel, strangers
“And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood. unto...: Heb. to the fowl of every wing my sacrifice: or, my slaughter”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:13: israel, beast, fowl
“These six cities shall be a refuge, both for the children of Israel, and for the stranger, and for the sojourner among them: that every one that killeth any person unawares may flee thither.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:13: children, israel, sojourn
“These were the cities appointed for all the children of Israel, and for the stranger that sojourneth among them, that whosoever killeth any person at unawares might flee thither, and not die by the hand of the avenger of blood, until he stood before the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:13: children, israel, sojourn
“But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:13: children, israel, any
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