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Leviticus 22

Leviticus 22:11

Restrictions against the Unclean · Leviticus 22:1–16
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Translations

Modern
But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food.
Traditional
But if the priest buy any soul with his money, he shall eat of it, and he that is born in his house: they shall eat of his meat.
Literal
And if a priest buys a person with his silver, he may eat it. And one who is born in his house, they may eat his food.
Latin
Quem autem sacerdos emerit, et qui vernaculus domus ejus fuerit, his comedent ex eis.

Original

Hebrew
English
But if a priest buys a slave with his own money, or if a slave is born in his household, that slave may eat his food.

Notes

Leviticus 22:11

The only male outside the priest's family who could eat the priest's share was the priest's slave. Without this provision, the slave would have no other food.

Leviticus 21:1–22:33

This section, which discusses priestly rules, six times repeats the phrase I am the Lord who sanctifies (Leviticus 21:15, 23; 22:9, 16, 32; see also 21:8). These words emphasize the link between God's holiness and the holiness expected of priests. This extended to all of Israel (see 8:10; 11:44–45; 19:2). The text specifically addresses priests in 21:1–22:16, while including both clergy and common people in 22:17–33.

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Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of

Topics

Money: Silver Used As Priest: Benefits of for the Sustenance of Their Families Priests: Special Laws Respecting: All Bought and Home-Born Servants to Eat of Their Portion Servant: Bond: Owned by Priests