Leviticus 6:18 Meaning and Explanation
“All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →All male Aaronites may eat of the grain offering; this is a perpetual statute, and all who touch the offerings become holy.
The Context of Leviticus 6:18
Perpetual statute governing who eats the grain offering.
What Does Leviticus 6:18 Mean?
The privilege of eating the grain offering extends to all male members of Aaron's descendants, not just Aaron himself or the high priest. This inclusivity recognizes the entire priestly order's role in service. The phrase 'every one that toucheth them shall be holy' indicates that contact with the sacred offerings transfers holiness to the person—they become consecrated through handling what is consecrated to God.
This statute 'for ever in your generations' emphasizes the permanence and non-negotiability of the arrangement. It is not a temporary provision but a perpetual structure of the covenant. The effect of touching holy offerings—becoming holy—reflects the transformative power of drawing near to God's sacred things.
Leviticus 6:18 in the Original Language
kohen (כֹּהֵן), 'priest'—one who draws near to serve God; related to 'holiness' (kedushah) and sacred service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 6:18
What does Leviticus 6:18 mean?
All male Aaronites may eat of the grain offering; this is a perpetual statute, and all who touch the offerings become holy.
What is the context of Leviticus 6:18?
Perpetual statute governing who eats the grain offering.