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Leviticus

luh-VIH-tih-kuhs

Leviticus (name) means the third book of the Torah and of the Old Testament, dealing largely with priestly law. Example: “Leviticus contains many of the Old Testament dietary laws.”

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The third book of the Torah and of the Old Testament, dealing largely with priestly law.
"Leviticus contains many of the Old Testament dietary laws."
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Etymology

From Latin Liber Lēvīticus, from Ancient Greek "of the Levites".

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Leviticus” mean?

The word “Leviticus” means the third book of the Torah and of the Old Testament, dealing largely with priestly law.

How do you pronounce “Leviticus”?

“Leviticus” is pronounced luh-VIH-tih-kuhs (/ləˈvɪtɪkəs/ in IPA).

How do you use “Leviticus” in a sentence?

Here is “Leviticus” used in a sentence: “Leviticus contains many of the Old Testament dietary laws.”

What part of speech is “Leviticus”?

“Leviticus” is a name.

Where does the word “Leviticus” come from?

The word “Leviticus” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Liber Lēvīticus, from Ancient Greek "of the Levites".

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