Leviticus 17:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 17:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 17:16 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 17:16 — KJV
“But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.”
— Leviticus 17:16 (KJV)
Leviticus 17:16 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 17:16
“Then the priest shall wash his clothes, and he shall bathe his flesh in water, and afterward he shall come into the camp, and the priest shall be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:16: wash, bathe, flesh
“And when he that hath an issue is cleansed of his issue; then he shall number to himself seven days for his cleansing, and wash his clothes, and bathe his flesh in running water, and shall be clean.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:16: wash, bathe, flesh
“Then shall the man bring his wife unto the priest, and he shall bring her offering for her, the tenth part of an ephah of barley meal; he shall pour no oil upon it, nor put frankincense thereon; for it is an offering of jealousy, an offering of memorial, bringing iniquity to remembrance.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:16: nor, then, iniquity
“Then shall the man be guiltless from iniquity, and this woman shall bear her iniquity.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:16: then, bear, iniquity
“And he that burneth her shall wash his clothes in water, and bathe his flesh in water, and shall be unclean until the even.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 17:16: wash, bathe, flesh
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