Leviticus 7:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But the soul that eateth of the flesh of the sacrifice of peace offerings, that pertain unto the LORD, having his uncleanness upon him, even that soul shall be cut off from his people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But if someone who is ceremonially unclean eats meat from the peace offering that belongs to the LORD, that person must be completely separated from their community.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse teaches that anyone who participates in holy activities while spiritually unclean faces serious consequences and exclusion from God's people.

📚 Historical Context

This law was given to the Israelites during their time in the wilderness, when God established detailed rules for worship and sacrifice. Peace offerings were special sacrifices that symbolized fellowship between God and His people, so maintaining ritual purity when participating was essential. Being 'cut off' could mean anything from temporary exclusion to permanent banishment or even death.

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