Leviticus 17

Name: Leviticus
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Law God Obedience Purification Worship Blood Punishment Food Sacrifice Idols Soul Almighty

God gives laws for the proper slaughter and consumption of animals.

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Regulations Concerning Blood

1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,

2 Speak unto Aaron, and unto his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them; This is the thing which the LORD hath commanded, saying,

3 What man soever there be of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth it out of the camp,

4 And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer an offering unto the LORD before the tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed unto that man; he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among his people:

5 To the end that the children of Israel may bring their sacrifices, which they offer in the open field, even that they may bring them unto the LORD, unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, unto the priest, and offer them for peace offerings unto the LORD.

6 And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the LORD at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the LORD.

7 And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.

8 And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,

9 And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.

10 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; I will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.

11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.

12 Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, neither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood.

13 And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.

14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is the blood thereof: whosoever eateth it shall be cut off.

15 And every soul that eateth that which died of itself, or that which was torn with beasts, whether it be one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.

16 But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.

Commentary

Leviticus 17 is a chapter that outlines the laws of sacrifice and offerings to God. It begins by stating that any animal that is sacrificed must be brought to the entrance of the Tent of Meeting, and that the blood of the animal must be sprinkled on the altar. This is a reminder to the Israelites that all offerings must be made to God, and that the blood of the animal is a symbol of the life that is being given to God. The chapter then goes on to explain that any animal that is sacrificed must be without blemish, and that the animal must be killed in the same place as the altar. This is a reminder to the Israelites that all offerings must be made with respect and reverence, and that the animal must be treated with care and respect. The chapter then goes on to explain that any animal that is sacrificed must be eaten in the same place as the altar, and that the meat must not be taken outside of the camp. This is a reminder to the Israelites that all offerings must be consumed in the presence of God, and that the meat must not be taken away from the place of sacrifice. Finally, the chapter states that any animal that is sacrificed must not be offered to any other god. This is a reminder to the Israelites that all offerings must be made to God alone, and that no other gods should be worshipped. Overall, Leviticus 17 is a chapter that outlines the laws of sacrifice and offerings to God. It is a reminder to the Israelites that all offerings must be made with respect and reverence, and that the animal must be treated with care and respect. It is also a reminder that all offerings must be made to God