Leviticus 21:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 21:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 21:17 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 21:17 — KJV
“Speak unto Aaron, saying, Whosoever he be of thy seed in their generations that hath any blemish, let him not approach to offer the bread of his God. bread: or, food”
— Leviticus 21:17 (KJV)
Leviticus 21:17 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 21:17
“No man that hath a blemish of the seed of Aaron the priest shall come nigh to offer the offerings of the LORD made by fire: he hath a blemish; he shall not come nigh to offer the bread of his God.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:17: aaron, seed, hath
“And whosoever remaineth in any place where he sojourneth, let the men of his place help him with silver, and with gold, and with goods, and with beasts, beside the freewill offering for the house of God that is in Jerusalem. help...: Heb. lift him up”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:17: whosoever, any, let
“Neither from a stranger's hand shall ye offer the bread of your God of any of these; because their corruption is in them, and blemishes be in them: they shall not be accepted for you.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:17: any, blemish, offer
“And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:17: seed, hath, let
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:17: saying, hath, let
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