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Leviticus 21:7 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Leviticus 21:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Leviticus chapter 21 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.”
Leviticus 21:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Leviticus 21:7
They shall not take a wife that is a whore, or profane; neither shall they take a woman put away from her husband: for he is holy unto his God.This verse falls within the section on Priestly Holiness. Higher standards for priests due to their sacred role, including restrictions on mourning practices and marriage.The central theme of Leviticus is God's holiness and the call for His people to be holy. The Hebrew word qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means 'set apart' or 'sacred,' emphasizing both separation from sin and consecration to God's purposes. The holiness demanded in Leviticus becomes possible through ...
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Cross-References for Leviticus 21:7
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“nor her who is put away; but they shall take virgins of the seed of the house of Israel”
“not slanderers”
“who sanctify you”
“Where is the bill of your mother's divorce”
“and marries her”