Leviticus 19:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 19:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 19:8 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 19:8 — KJV
“Therefore every one that eateth it shall bear his iniquity, because he hath profaned the hallowed thing of the LORD: and that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
— Leviticus 19:8 (KJV)
Leviticus 19:8 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 19:8
“Ye shall keep the sabbath therefore; for it is holy unto you: every one that defileth it shall surely be put to death: for whosoever doeth any work therein, that soul shall be cut off from among his people.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:8: therefore, every, one
“But the man that is clean, and is not in a journey, and forbeareth to keep the passover, even the same soul shall be cut off from among his people: because he brought not the offering of the LORD in his appointed season, that man shall bear his sin.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:8: bear, because, lord
“Because he hath despised the word of the LORD, and hath broken his commandment, that soul shall utterly be cut off; his iniquity shall be upon him.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:8: iniquity, because, hath
“But the man that shall be unclean, and shall not purify himself, that soul shall be cut off from among the congregation, because he hath defiled the sanctuary of the LORD: the water of separation hath not been sprinkled upon him; he is unclean.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:8: because, hath, lord
“Because thou obeyedst not the voice of the LORD, nor executedst his fierce wrath upon Amalek, therefore hath the LORD done this thing unto thee this day.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 19:8: therefore, one, because
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