Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD .
Leviticus 19:18 KJV
About the Book of Leviticus
Leviticus is a manual for worship and daily life, given to Israel while camped at Sinai. It sets out the sacrifices, the duties of the priests who descend from Aaron, rules about what is clean and unclean, and the annual Day of Atonement. The second half, often called the Holiness Code, applies holiness to ethics, family, farming and the treatment of neighbors and foreigners. It also describes the sabbath year and Jubilee. The book is about how sinful people can live near a holy God.
- Testament: Old Testament
- Genre: Law
- Chapters: 27
- Verses: 859
Who Wrote Leviticus, and When?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses.
When it was written: Traditionally placed around the 15th-13th centuries BC.
Main Themes in Leviticus
- Holiness
- Atonement through sacrifice
- Justice toward neighbors
A Key Verse: Leviticus 19:18
Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD .
Love of neighbor sits in the middle of a chapter of practical rules, and Jesus later quoted it as part of the greatest commandment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many chapters and verses are in Leviticus?
Leviticus has 27 chapters and 859 verses in the King James Version.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Author: Traditionally attributed to Moses. When it was written: Traditionally placed around the 15th-13th centuries BC.
What is Leviticus about?
Leviticus is a manual for worship and daily life, given to Israel while camped at Sinai. It sets out the sacrifices, the duties of the priests who descend from Aaron, rules about what is clean and unclean, and the annual Day of Atonement. The second half, often called the Holiness Code, applies holiness to ethics, family, farming and the treatment of neighbors and foreigners. It also describes the sabbath year and Jubilee. The book is about how sinful people can live near a holy God.
Can I get a random verse from only Leviticus?
Yes. This page picks a random verse from Leviticus only. Every one of its 859 verses has an equal chance.