Leviticus 22:16
Leviticus · Old Testament · Chapter 22
“Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the LORD do sanctify them.”Leviticus 22:16
What Does Leviticus 22:16 Mean?
Leviticus 22:16 is found in the book of Leviticus, chapter 22, verse 16 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 10 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Holiness, and Sanctification.
Cross-References (10)
These passages are connected to Leviticus 22:16 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Leviticus 22:9“They shall therefore keep mine ordinance, lest they bear sin for it, and die therefore, if they profane it: I the LORD do sanctify them.”Exodus 28:38“And it shall be upon Aaron’s forehead, that Aaron may bear the iniquity of the holy things, which the children of Israel shall hallow in all their holy gifts; and it shall be always upon his forehead, that they may be accepted before the LORD.”Exodus 29:44“And I will sanctify the tabernacle of the congregation, and the altar: I will sanctify also both Aaron and his sons, to minister to me in the priest’s office.”1 Peter 2:24“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”Leviticus 7:18“And if any of the flesh of the sacrifice of his peace offerings be eaten at all on the third day, it shall not be accepted, neither shall it be imputed unto him that offereth it: it shall be an abomination, and the soul that eateth of it shall bear his iniquity.”Leviticus 10:17“Wherefore have ye not eaten the sin offering in the holy place, seeing it is most holy, and God hath given it you to bear the iniquity of the congregation, to make atonement for them before the LORD?”Leviticus 20:8“And ye shall keep my statutes, and do them: I am the LORD which sanctify you.”Leviticus 22:32“Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I am the LORD which hallow you,”Psalms 38:4“For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me.”Isaiah 53:11“He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.”
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