Leviticus

[ li-vit-i-kuhs ]

noun

1. the third book of the Bible, containing laws relating to the priests and Levites and to the forms of Jewish ceremonial observance. : Lev.

Leviticus

/ lɪˈvɪtɪkəs /

noun

1. Old Testament the third book of the Old Testament, containing Levitical law and ritual precepts

Word History and Origins

Origin of Leviticus¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; from Late Latin Lēviticus (liber) “Levitical (book),” from Greek Leuītikós; Levite, -ic

Example Sentences

“Leviticus” features members of the “Black Bois” artistic team, but tirrell warns audiences not to expect a sequel of that popular show.

From Seattle Times

Others call menstruation “the curse,” which can be traced back to the Biblical books of Genesis and Leviticus, in which menstruation and childbirth are depicted as the divine “curse” bestowed upon Eve, Gottlieb said.

From Salon

Rep. David Cicilline, a Rhode Island Democrat who is Jewish, accused Republicans, particularly evangelical Republicans, of ducking God’s admonition, found in Leviticus, to welcome the foreigner and love him “as yourself.”

From Washington Times

Diesel fuel poured on the lawn spelled out LEV 2013, in reference to the Bible verse Leviticus 20:13.

From Seattle Times

This routinely prompted religious activists and some public officials to show up quoting Leviticus about how being gay was an “abomination,” often in graphic terms.

From Seattle Times