LEVITICUS

Leviticus, Book of Leviticus

(noun) the third book of the Old Testament; contains Levitical law and ritual precedents

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Le*vit"i*cus, n. Etym: [See Levitical.]

Definition: The third canonical book of the Old Testament, containing the laws and regulations relating to the priests and Levites among the Hebrews, or the body of the ceremonial law.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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