Leviticus 7:6
Leviticus 7:6 in Multiple Translations
Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy.
Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it is most holy.
Every male among the priests shall eat thereof: it shall be eaten in a holy place: it is most holy.
Every male among the priests may have it as food in a holy place: it is most holy.
Any male among the priests may eat it. It must be eaten in a holy place, it is most holy.
All the males among the Priestes shall eate thereof, it shalbe eaten in the holy place, for it is most holy.
'Every male among the priests doth eat it; in the holy place it is eaten — it [is] most holy;
Every male among the priests may eat of it. It shall be eaten in a holy place. It is most holy.
Every male among the priests shall eat of it: it shall be eaten in the holy place: it is most holy.
Every male of the priestly race, shall eat this flesh in a holy place, because it is most holy.
All the males in the priest’s family are permitted to eat its meat, but it must be eaten in a sacred place, because it is very sacred.
Berean Amplified Bible — Leviticus 7:6
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Leviticus 7:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כָּל
זָכָ֥ר
בַּ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
יֹאכְלֶ֑/נּוּ
בְּ/מָק֤וֹם
קָדוֹשׁ֙
יֵאָכֵ֔ל
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
הֽוּא
כָּל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
זָכָ֥ר
zâkâr
H2145
male
Adj
בַּ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
priest
Prep | N-mp
יֹאכְלֶ֑/נּוּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
בְּ/מָק֤וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
place
Prep | N-ms
קָדוֹשׁ֙
qâdôwsh
H6918
holy
Adj
יֵאָכֵ֔ל
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-ms
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
Holy Place
N-mp
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
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Hebrew Word Reference — Leviticus 7:6
כָּל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
זָכָ֥ר
zâkâr
H2145
"male"
Adj
This word means male, referring to men or male animals, emphasizing their importance. It is used in the Bible to distinguish between males and females. The word is often translated as 'him' or 'male' in English.
Definition: 1) male (of humans and animals) adj 2) male (of humans)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] him, male, man(child, -kind). See also: Genesis 1:27; Numbers 3:22; Isaiah 66:7.
בַּ/כֹּהֲנִ֖ים
kôhên
H3548
"priest"
Prep | N-mp
In the Bible, a priest is a person who serves God and leads others in worship, like the Levitical priests in Exodus. They were responsible for making sacrifices and following God's laws. This term is also used to describe Jesus as a priest-king.
Definition: 1) priest, principal officer or chief ruler 1a) priest-king (Melchizedek, Messiah) 1b) pagan priests 1c) priests of Jehovah 1d) Levitical priests 1e) Zadokite priests 1f) Aaronic priests 1g) the high priest Aramaic equivalent: ka.hen (כָּהֵן "priest" H3549)
Usage: Occurs in 653 OT verses. KJV: chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer. See also: Genesis 14:18; Leviticus 13:33; Numbers 17:2.
יֹאכְלֶ֑/נּוּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms | Suff
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
בְּ/מָק֤וֹם
mâqôwm
H4725
"place"
Prep | N-ms
Maqom means a place or location, like a city or a region. It can also refer to a condition of the body or mind. This term is used to describe a wide range of locations and situations.
Definition: 1) standing place, place 1a) standing place, station, post, office 1b) place, place of human abode 1c) city, land, region 1d) place, locality, spot 1e) space, room, distance 1f) region, quarter, direction 1g) give place to, instead of
Usage: Occurs in 379 OT verses. KJV: country, [idiom] home, [idiom] open, place, room, space, [idiom] whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 1:9; Deuteronomy 12:3; 1 Kings 20:24.
קָדוֹשׁ֙
qâdôwsh
H6918
"holy"
Adj
Holy means set apart or sacred, used to describe God, angels, and saints. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things or people dedicated to God's service, like the Temple in Jerusalem or the prophets who spoke on God's behalf.
Definition: : holy sacred, holy, Holy One, saint, set apart
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: holy (One), saint. See also: Exodus 19:6; Psalms 89:19; Psalms 16:3.
יֵאָכֵ֔ל
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [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. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
קֹ֥דֶשׁ
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-ms
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
קָֽדָשִׁ֖ים
qôdesh
H6944
"Holy Place"
N-mp
The Holy Place refers to a sacred or set-apart area, like the temple in Jerusalem. It is a place of sanctity and holiness, where God is worshipped. The Bible describes it as a place of reverence and awe.
Definition: This name means apartness, holiness, sacredness Also named: hagion (ἅγιον "Holy Place" G0039)
Usage: Occurs in 380 OT verses. KJV: consecrated (thing), dedicated (thing), hallowed (thing), holiness, ([idiom] most) holy ([idiom] day, portion, thing), saint, sanctuary. See also: Exodus 3:5; Leviticus 23:4; 1 Chronicles 26:26.
הֽוּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
Study Notes — Leviticus 7:6
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Context — The Guilt Offering
4both kidneys with the fat on them near the loins, and the lobe of the liver, which is to be removed with the kidneys.
5The priest shall burn them on the altar as a food offering to the LORD; it is a guilt offering.
6Every male among the priests may eat of it. It must be eaten in a holy place; it is most holy.
7The guilt offering is like the sin offering; the same law applies to both. It belongs to the priest who makes atonement with it. 8As for the priest who presents a burnt offering for anyone, the hide of that offering belongs to him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leviticus 6:29 | Any male among the priests may eat it; it is most holy. |
| 2 | Numbers 18:9–10 | A portion of the most holy offerings reserved from the fire will be yours. From all the offerings they render to Me as most holy offerings, whether grain offerings or sin offerings or guilt offerings, that part belongs to you and your sons. You are to eat it as a most holy offering, and every male may eat it. You shall regard it as holy. |
| 3 | Leviticus 2:3 | The remainder of the grain offering shall belong to Aaron and his sons; it is a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD. |
| 4 | Leviticus 6:16–18 | Aaron and his sons are to eat the remainder. It must be eaten without leaven in a holy place; they are to eat it in the courtyard of the Tent of Meeting. It must not be baked with leaven; I have assigned it as their portion of My offerings made by fire. It is most holy, like the sin offering and the guilt offering. Any male among the sons of Aaron may eat it. This is a permanent portion from the offerings made by fire to the LORD for the generations to come. Anything that touches them will become holy.” |
Leviticus 7:6 Summary
This verse is talking about a special kind of food that only the male priests are allowed to eat, and it has to be eaten in a special, holy place. This food is called a guilt offering, and it's a way of making things right with God when someone has done something wrong, similar to the concept of sin offerings in Leviticus 4:1-5:13. The idea of eating this food in a holy place reminds us of the importance of reverence and respect for God, as seen in Exodus 28:1, where the priests are set apart to serve Him. By understanding this concept, we can better appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate atonement and restitution, as described in Romans 3:25-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of food is being referred to in Leviticus 7:6?
The food being referred to is the guilt offering, which is a type of sacrifice made to the Lord, as described in Leviticus 7:5, where the priest burns the offering on the altar as an offering made by fire to the Lord.
Who is allowed to eat of this food?
According to Leviticus 7:6, every male among the priests may eat of it, emphasizing the importance of male priesthood in the Old Testament context, similar to Exodus 28:1, where Aaron and his sons are chosen for the priesthood.
Why must the food be eaten in a holy place?
The food must be eaten in a holy place because it is considered most holy, as stated in Leviticus 7:6, and in order to maintain its sanctity and reverence, similar to the instructions for eating the sin offering in Leviticus 6:25-26.
How does this relate to the broader context of Old Testament sacrifices?
This verse is part of a larger section describing the various types of sacrifices and offerings in the Old Testament, including the sin offering and the guilt offering, which are also discussed in Leviticus 4:1-5:13 and Numbers 5:5-10, highlighting the importance of atonement and restitution in the relationship between God and humanity, as seen in Romans 3:25-26, where the sacrifice of Jesus Christ is described as a propitiation for our sins.
Reflection Questions
- What does the concept of 'most holy' mean to you, and how can you apply this idea to your own life and relationship with God?
- How does the idea of a special group of people, such as the priests, being set apart to eat this food relate to your own sense of calling and purpose?
- In what ways can you create 'holy spaces' in your daily life, where you can encounter God and experience His presence?
- How does the idea of atonement and restitution, as seen in the guilt offering, relate to your understanding of the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and its impact on your life?
Gill's Exposition on Leviticus 7:6
Every male among the priests shall eat thereof,.... Of the flesh of it, after the fat was taken off and burnt, the rest belonged to the priests and their sons, and to them only, not to their wives
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Leviticus 7:6
In the place where they kill the burnt offering shall they kill the trespass offering: and the blood thereof shall he sprinkle round about upon the altar. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Leviticus 7:6
Every male supposing him not to have any uncleanness upon him, , or other impediment.
Cambridge Bible on Leviticus 7:6
(5) The Guilt-Offering. Priestly portions of other offerings (Leviticus 7:1-10) The similarity between the Guilt-Offering and the Sin-Offering is very close (see Leviticus 7:7). Both are ‘most holy’ and to be killed in the same place (Leviticus 6:25, cp. Leviticus 7:1-2). The parts to be burned on the altar are the same (Leviticus 3:4; Leviticus 3:9-11, Leviticus 4:31; Leviticus 4:35, cp. Leviticus 7:3-5), but note that the word ‘food,’ Heb. léhem, of Leviticus 3:11; Leviticus 3:16 is not applied to the Guilt-Offering, and the remainder is to be eaten in the same manner (Leviticus 6:26; Leviticus 6:29, cp. Leviticus 7:6-7).
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