King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
But the soul that eateth [of] the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that [pertain] unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.
Complete Jewish Bible:
but a person in a state of uncleanness who eats any meat from the sacrifice of peace offerings made to ADONAI will be cut off from his people.
Berean Standard Bible:
But if anyone who is unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.
American Standard Version:
but the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace-offerings, that pertain unto Jehovah, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from his people.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
But the soul{H5315} that eateth{H398} of the flesh{H1320} of the sacrifice{H2077} of peace offerings{H8002}, that pertain unto the LORD{H3068}, having his uncleanness{H2932} upon him, even that soul{H5315} shall be cut off{H3772} from his people{H5971}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Leviticus 15:2
- Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When any man hath a running issue out of his flesh, [because of] his issue he [is] unclean.
Leviticus 15:33
- And of her that is sick of her flowers, and of him that hath an issue, of the man, and of the woman, and of him that lieth with her that is unclean.
Genesis 17:14
- And the uncircumcised man child whose flesh of his foreskin is not circumcised, that soul shall be cut off from his people; he hath broken my covenant.
1 Corinthians 11:28
- But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup.
Leviticus 22:3
- Say unto them, Whosoever [he be] of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, that soul shall be cut off from my presence: I [am] the LORD.
Leviticus 22:7
- And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it [is] his food.
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Commentary for Leviticus 7:20
1. **Themes:**
- **Ritual Purity:** Leviticus 7:20 emphasizes the importance of ritual purity when approaching sacred offerings. It underscores the belief that coming into contact with the holy requires a state of cleanness.
- **Consecration and Sanctity of Offerings:** The verse reflects the sanctity of peace offerings, which are designated for the Lord. It illustrates that these offerings are not merely physical sustenance but are imbued with religious significance.
- **Severity of Transgression:** The consequence of being "cut off from his people" for eating the peace offering while unclean indicates the severity with which such infractions were viewed. This speaks to the larger theme of maintaining the integrity of worship and community order.
- **Community vs. Individual:** The punishment of being cut off from the community highlights the value placed on communal worship and the collective religious identity over individual actions.
2. **Historical Context:**
- **Mosaic Law:** Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses, and contains legislation given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt. This verse is situated within the context of the Levitical laws, which detail various sacrificial practices and purity laws.
- **Priestly Code:** The book of Leviticus is often associated with the Priestly source in biblical scholarship, which is characterized by an emphasis on priestly duties, sacrifices, and ritual cleanliness. These laws were likely compiled during or after the Babylonian Exile (6th century BCE) to reinforce Jewish identity and religious practice.
- **Cultic Practice:** During this period, the Israelites practiced a sacrificial cult centered around the Tabernacle (and later the Temple in Jerusalem). Peace offerings were a type of sacrifice that could be shared by the priests and the offerer as a communal meal, provided certain conditions of purity were met.
- **Social Order:** The strict regulations served to maintain social order and religious adherence, which were crucial for the survival and identity of the Israelite community in the face of external influences and internal divisions.
In summary, Leviticus 7:20 addresses the serious consequences of ritual impurity when partaking in sacred offerings, reflecting the importance of maintaining purity, the sanctity of worship, and the cohesion of the Israelite community within the historical context of the Mosaic Law and Priestly code.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H5315
There are 683 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֶפֶשׁ
Transliteration: nephesh
Pronunciation: neh'-fesh
Description: from נָפַשׁ; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental); any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H1320
There are 241 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּשָׂר
Transliteration: bâsâr
Pronunciation: baw-sawr'
Description: from בָּשַׂר; flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of aman; body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. - Strong's Number: H2077
There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זֶבַח
Transliteration: zebach
Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice. - Strong's Number: H8002
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֶׁלֶם
Transliteration: shelem
Pronunciation: sheh'-lem
Description: from שָׁלַם; properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks; peace offering. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H2932
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: טֻמְאָה
Transliteration: ṭumʼâh
Pronunciation: toom-aw'
Description: from טָמֵא; religious impurity; filthiness, unclean(-ness). - Strong's Number: H3772
There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּרַת
Transliteration: kârath
Pronunciation: kaw-rath'
Description: a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces); be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.