Leviticus

noun

Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvi-ti-kəs How to pronounce Leviticus (audio)
: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see Bible Table

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Its fronds are strewn across churchyards worldwide during Palm Sunday processions to symbolize Christ’s last entry into Jerusalem, and palm leaves cover the Sukkot booths during the annual Jewish Feast of the Tabernacles as called for in Leviticus. Jacob Jones, JSTOR Daily, 13 Aug. 2025 In Leviticus, God forbids favoring the rich or the poor, emphasizing merit and character over victimhood. Mark Gerson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025 Kosher laws stem from the biblical books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy and were expanded on in later rabbinical teachings. Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025 The prohibition is not found in the Book of Deuteronomy, which repeats so many of the prohibitions found in Leviticus. Jacob F. Love, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025 God told Moses that God wants all people to be holy as God is holy (Leviticus 19:1). Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 Members of certain religious groups do not shave their beards and one passage gaining popularity among cops right now is from the Hebrew bible book of Leviticus. Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 14 July 2024 All of this is reiterated throughout Leviticus Chapter 23. Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2021

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, literally, of the Levites

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Leviticus was in the 14th century

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“Leviticus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Leviticus. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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Leviticus

noun
Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvit-i-kəs How to pronounce Leviticus (audio)
: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see bible

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