Leviticus 22:15

New International Reader's Version

The priests must not allow the sacred offerings to become “unclean.” They are the offerings the Israelites bring to the Lord.

Cross References

Exodus 28:43

Aaron and the priests in his family line must wear it when they enter the tent of meeting. They must also wear it when they approach the altar to serve in the Holy Room. Then they will not be found guilty and die. “For all time to come, that will be a law for Aaron and the priests in his family line.

Ezekiel 22:26

Its priests break my law. They treat things set apart to me as if they were not holy. They treat holy and common things as if they were the same. They teach that there is no difference between things that are ‘clean’ and things that are not. They refuse to keep my Sabbath days. So they treat me as if I were not holy.

Leviticus 19:8

Whoever eats it will be held responsible. They have misused what is holy to me. They will be separated from their people.

Leviticus 22:16

The priests must not allow the offerings to become “unclean” by letting the people eat them. If they do, they will bring guilt on the people. They will have to pay for what they have done. I am the Lord. I make them holy.’ ”

Leviticus 22:9

“ ‘The priests must do what I require. But suppose they make fun of what I require. Then they will become guilty and die. I am the Lord. I make them holy.

Numbers 18:32

Bring the best part of what you receive. Then you will not be guilty of holding anything back. You will not make the holy offerings of the Israelites “unclean.” You will not die.’ ”