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The word "Leviticus" comes from the Latin translation of the Hebrew term "wayyiqra," meaning "and He called." Leviticus is the third book of The Bible and is named after the Levites, the priestly tribe of Israel who are central to the book's content.

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What does leviticus mean?

The word - Leviticus - means "relating to the Levites". The Book of Leviticus in the bible is about law and ritual - and the Levites (the descendants of Levi) were the priestly tribe of the Israelites.


Does the word arise appear in Leviticus?

The word "arise" does not appear in Leviticus.


What is the Hebrew word for Leviticus?

There is no Hebrew word that means Leviticus. Hebrew names for books of the bible are quite different and unrelated to the English words. The Book of Leviticus in Hebrew is called vayikra (ויקרא), which comes from the first word of the book of Leviticus.


What does the Jewish word Leviticus 11 mean?

Levitivus 11 tells us what animals are and aren't fit for eating.


How many times is the word holiness mentioned in Leviticus?

The word "holiness" is mentioned eighty-seven times in the book of Leviticus.


What did you agree or disagree with in the books of Genesis Exodus and Leviticus?

In regards to the book of Genesis, Exodus and Leviticus, I do not disagree with any of the written word.


What means leviticus?

The word - Leviticus - means "relating to the Levites". The Book of Leviticus in The Bible is about law and ritual - and the Levites (the descendants of Levi) were the priestly tribe of the Israelites.


In the bible what does leviticus mean?

The Levitical Book.


What type of genre is the book of Leviticus in the holy bible?

Leviticus is one of the books of the Law in the Bible; if that's what you mean.


Where is clean in Bible?

The word "clean" is found many, many times in the Bible. Scriptural references (at least in the NIV version) that use the word "clean" can mostly be found in the book of Leviticus. Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament.


What does levicus mean?

IF you meant 'Leviticus' - It's the third book of the old testament


Which book of the bible contains moses' mission?

he appears in exodus, leviticus, and, numbers. his successor became joshua!!