Leviticus 21:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Leviticus 21:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Leviticus 21:6 is a verse from the book of Leviticus in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, an..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Leviticus 21:6 — KJV
“They shall be holy unto their God, and not profane the name of their God: for the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and the bread of their God, they do offer: therefore they shall be holy.”
— Leviticus 21:6 (KJV)
Leviticus 21:6 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 21:6
“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 21:6: god, offerings, lord
“Behold, I build an house to the name of the LORD my God, to dedicate it to him, and to burn before him sweet incense, and for the continual shewbread, and for the burnt offerings morning and evening, on the sabbaths, and on the new moons, and on the solemn feasts of the LORD our God. This is an ordinance for ever to Israel. sweet...: Heb. incense of spices”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:6: god, name, offerings
“Therefore say unto the house of Israel, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I do not this for your sakes, O house of Israel, but for mine holy name's sake, which ye have profaned among the heathen, whither ye went.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:6: holy, god, profane
“And the remnant of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:6: holy, offerings, lord
“And that which is left of the meat offering shall be Aaron's and his sons': it is a thing most holy of the offerings of the LORD made by fire.”
Shares key themes with Leviticus 21:6: holy, offerings, lord
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