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

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

One attendee had even brought her sign from 2017, a verse from Leviticus in English and in Hebrew: “When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them.”

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2025

Chic’s Nile Rodgers, who co-wrote “Good Times” with late partner and bassist Bernard Edwards, was blindsided as the recording blasted through the speakers at Midtown Manhattan disco spot Leviticus.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2023

Johnny was told where to begin in Leviticus.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes