Leviticus

noun

Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvi-ti-kəs 

: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see Bible Table

Examples of Leviticus in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nolan commands more media attention than do directors of other summer 2026 pictures like John Early (Maddie’s Secret) or Adrian Chiarella (Leviticus), both new to the trade. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026

Just as churchgoers will lie about familiarity with Leviticus or Deuteronomy, so too will readers lie about having read Miquel Cervantes and George Eliot. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026

Judaism’s kosher laws stem from the biblical books of Leviticus and Deuteronomy, which detail which animals may be eaten, such as cows and lambs, and which are prohibited, such as pigs and shellfish. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 7 May 2026

The director knew of Bird through Talk to Me, co-produced by the same company attached to Leviticus, Causeway Films. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026

In ‘Leviticus,’ Adrian Chiarella harnesses horror’s visceral power to confront homophobia with intelligence and imaginative flair, transforming a story of young love under siege into a gripping, urgent debut. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Mar. 2026

Premiering January 23, Leviticus sparked a smaller-scale bidding war and sold global distribution rights to Neon for around $5 million. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Feb. 2026

The new film Leviticus, from director Adrian Chiarella, is a solemn and frightening acknowledgment of that reality, albeit one allegorized into supernatural horror. — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026

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

Word History

Etymology

Late Latin, literally, of the Levites

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

Leviticus

noun

Le·​vit·​i·​cus li-ˈvit-i-kəs 

: the third book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture consisting mainly of priestly legislation see bible