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Λευϊτικός
Leuitikos
G3020
N:A--PG Greek

Levitical

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Leuitikos describes the priesthood named in Hebrews 7:11 as the setting under which the people received law.

The attested use identifies the priesthood in Hebrews 7:11 as the context under which the people had been placed under law.

Senses in use

  1. Describing the priesthood under the law · dominant

    In Hebrews 7:11, the genitive singular feminine form modifies the priesthood through which perfection is considered; the APB renders the clause "through the Levitical priesthood—for the people had been placed under law upon it."

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 7:11, the APB presents the term within the phrase "the Levitical priesthood." This phrase is read alongside the form's grammatical connection with the priesthood.

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