Leviticus 6:27 Meaning and Explanation
“Whatsoever shall touch the flesh thereof shall be holy: and when there is sprinkled of the blood thereof upon any garment, thou shalt wash that whereon it was sprinkled in the holy place.”
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Read Full Chapter →Anything touching the sin offering becomes holy; blood-stained garments must be washed in the holy place.
The Context of Leviticus 6:27
Holiness conferred by contact with the sin offering.
What Does Leviticus 6:27 Mean?
The principle of transferable holiness applies to the sin offering: contact with the meat makes the object holy. This holiness is not contagion but consecration—the object becomes dedicated to sacred use. Any garment that receives blood from the offering must be washed, but the washing itself occurs in the holy place, maintaining the garment's sanctity.
These regulations reflect the covenant's meticulous concern with holiness and separation. The boundaries of the holy space extend to anything that contacts the offering. The requirement to wash within the holy place prevents sacred things from being treated as common.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 6:27
What does Leviticus 6:27 mean?
Anything touching the sin offering becomes holy; blood-stained garments must be washed in the holy place.
What is the context of Leviticus 6:27?
Holiness conferred by contact with the sin offering.