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Leviticus

American

[li-vit-i-kuhs] / lɪˈvɪt ɪ kəs /

noun

the third book of the Bible, containing laws relating to the priests and Levites and to the forms of Jewish ceremonial observance. Lev.

Leviticus British

/ lɪˈvɪtɪkəs /

noun

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; see Levite, -ic

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She wore a bright turquoise shirt that referenced Bible scripture from Leviticus 19:33-34, which commands followers to love the foreigner as they love themselves.

From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2026

If you’re down for films that are both terrifying and artful, we have a horror trio: Obsession, Backrooms, and Leviticus.

From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026

The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia reads, “Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,” quoting Leviticus 25:10.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

A strong international lineup includes director Molly Manners debut feature "Extra Geography" from the UK and queer genre film "Leviticus" from Australia.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

“The law of Leviticus states ‘an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, a life for a life.’

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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