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Levitical

Meaning of “Levitical”

Belonging to the Levites or their priesthood.

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First occurrence: Hebrews 7:11

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Hebrews 7:11
If therefore perfection were by the levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Hebrews 7:11 · retained source text

If therefore perfection were by the Leuiticall Priesthood (for vnder it the people receiued the Law) what further neede was there, that another Priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not bee called after the order of Aaron?

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Historical definitions

Belong to the Levites, or descendants of Levi.

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