Leviticus 21:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 21:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 21:1 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 21:1 — KJV
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Speak unto the priests the sons of Aaron, and say unto them, There shall none be defiled for the dead among his people:”
— Leviticus 21:1 (KJV)
Leviticus 21:1 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 21:1
“And he called for Moses and Aaron by night, and said, Rise up, and get you forth from among my people, both ye and the children of Israel; and go, serve the LORD, as ye have said.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:1: lord, moses, aaron
“But on the morrow all the congregation of the children of Israel murmured against Moses and against Aaron, saying, Ye have killed the people of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:1: lord, moses, aaron
“And Moses and the priests the Levites spake unto all Israel, saying, Take heed, and hearken, O Israel; this day thou art become the people of the LORD thy God.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:1: lord, moses, priests
“For the priests which bare the ark stood in the midst of Jordan, until every thing was finished that the LORD commanded Joshua to speak unto the people, according to all that Moses commanded Joshua: and the people hasted and passed over.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:1: lord, moses, speak
“And all Israel, and their elders, and officers, and their judges, stood on this side the ark and on that side before the priests the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, as well the stranger, as he that was born among them; half of them over against mount Gerizim, and half of them over against mount Ebal; as Moses the servant of the LORD had commanded before, that they should bless the people of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:1: lord, moses, priests
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