Leviticus 7:21 Meaning and Explanation
“Moreover the soul that shall touch any unclean thing, as the uncleanness of man, or any unclean beast, or any abominable unclean thing, and eat of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, which pertain unto the LORD, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.”
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Read Full Chapter →Contact with unclean persons, animals, or things renders one unfit to eat the offering; violation results in expulsion.
The Context of Leviticus 7:21
Listing specific sources of ritual uncleanness that prohibit eating the offering.
What Does Leviticus 7:21 Mean?
This verse expands the sources of uncleanness: human discharge, unclean animals (including pigs, shellfish), and explicitly abominable things (food or objects in the forbidden category). Any contact brought uncleanness upon the person, disqualifying them from the meal.
The consequences remained severe—separation from the covenant people. The offering's holiness could not coexist with contact with the unclean, and anyone proceeding despite uncleanness violated the sanctuary's boundaries and their own standing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Leviticus 7:21
What does Leviticus 7:21 mean?
Contact with unclean persons, animals, or things renders one unfit to eat the offering; violation results in expulsion.
What is the context of Leviticus 7:21?
Listing specific sources of ritual uncleanness that prohibit eating the offering.