Leviticus 22:7

And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it is his food.

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Other Translations for Leviticus 22:7

BSB
When the sun has set, he will become clean, and then he may eat from the sacred offerings, for they are his food.
AKJV
And when the sun is down, he shall be clean, and shall afterward eat of the holy things; because it is his food.
CPDV
and the sun has set, then, having been purified, he shall eat from what has been sanctified, because it is his food.
ERV
And when the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.
NHEB
When the sun is down, he shall be clean; and afterward he shall eat of the holy things, because it is his bread.
SMT
And the sun went down and he was clean; and afterwards he shall eat from the holies for it is his bread.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Leviticus 22:7

AndwhenthesunH8121NounisdownH935VerbheshallbecleanH2891VerbandshallafterwardH310Adverb PrepositionConjunctioneatH398VerboftheholythingsH6944Noun MasculinebecauseitishisfoodH3899Noun Masculine

Commentary for Leviticus 22:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Leviticus 22:7
Summary
After sunset cleansing, priest can eat consecrated sustenance
Event
Cleansing completion restores privilege
Estimated Time Period
c. 1450 BC
Category
Ritual