Rules about Valuations 1. The LORD said to Moses, 2. “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: If someone makes a special vow to the LORD involving the value…
Leviticus
Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, primarily focusing on laws, rituals, and ethical guidelines for the Israelites. It addresses topics like sacrifice, purity, and moral conduct, forming a cornerstone of Jewish religious practice and tradition.
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Additional Blessings of Obedience 1. “You must not make idols for yourselves or set up a carved image or sacred pillar; you must not place a sculpted stone in your…
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The Seventh Year 1. Then the LORD said to Moses on Mount Sinai, 2. “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: When you enter the land that I am…
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The concept of priesthood holds a significant place in religious discourse, particularly in the Judeo-Christian tradition. Priests are regarded as intermediaries between the divine and the human, entrusted with various…
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The Oil for the Lamps 1. The LORD said to Moses, 2. “Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light, to keep the lamps…
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Feasts and Sabbaths 1. Then the LORD said to Moses, 2. “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: These are My appointed feasts, the feasts of the LORD that…
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Restrictions against the Unclean 1. Then the LORD said to Moses, 2. “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings that the Israelites have consecrated to…
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Holiness Required of Priests 1. Then the LORD said to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and tell them: A priest is not to defile himself for…
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Punishments for Disobedience 1. Then the LORD said to Moses, 2. “You shall say to the Israelites, ‘Any Israelite or foreigner living in Israel who gives any of his children…
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Commandments for Holiness 1. Then the LORD said to Moses, 2. “Speak to the entire congregation of the Israelites and tell them: Be holy because I, the LORD your God,…