levitical

• Sich auf die Leviten oder das Buch Levitikus in der Bibel beziehend; mit dem Priesterstamm Levi oder den im Buch Levitikus beschriebenen Gesetzen und Ritualen verbunden.

Relating to the Levites or the Book of Leviticus in the Bible; pertaining to the priestly tribe of Levi or the laws and rituals described in the biblical book.

1. Relating to the Book of LeviticusC2formal

   Pertaining to the third book of the Torah and the Old Testament, which contains laws and rituals for the priests and the people of Israel.

   levitisch

   • The Levitical laws detail the duties of the priests.
   • Scholars study the Levitical code for its historical and religious significance.
   • The Levitical system of sacrifices was central to ancient Israelite worship.