Leviticus

American  

[li-vit-i-kuhs] / lɪˈvɪt ɪ kəs /

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.

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Leviticus British  

/ lɪˈvɪtɪkəs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Leviticus

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

Example Sentences

Leviticus 19: “The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt.”

From Los Angeles Times

“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

Leviticus’ charge, he said, is a personal challenge to people, not a blueprint for writing a government’s laws.

From Washington Times

Mr. Cicilline, who represents Rhode Island, quoted Leviticus’ admonition to welcome the stranger and said an open asylum system had long been a priority of evangelical Christians.

From Washington Times

The Book of Leviticus speaks of the jubilee year as a time when the people of Israel were required to free enslaved people and cancel debts.

From Washington Post