THE LAW OF HOLINESS (LEVITICUS 17-27). The main section of the Book of Leviticus is constructed on a definite pattern. It commences with a description of the offerings and sacrifices of Israel (Chapter s 1-7), and ends with a description of the times and seasons as they are required of Israel (Chap... [ Continue Reading ]
‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,' Again it is stressed that we have here God's word to Moses.... [ Continue Reading ]
“Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the children of Israel, and say to them, This is the thing which Yahweh has commanded, saying,” This brings out that, while Aaron and his sons were responsible for the priestly ministry, the details of the Law were still the province of Moses. It was he... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LAW CONCERNING THE SLAYING OF CLEAN DOMESTIC BEASTS (LEVITICUS 17:3). Leviticus 17:3 “Whatever man there is of the house of Israel, who kills an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or who kills it outside the camp, and has not brought it to the door of the tent of meeting, to offer it as an ob... [ Continue Reading ]
THE REASON WHY ABSTAINING FROM BLOOD IS SO VITAL (LEVITICUS 17:11). Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your persons. For it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life.” And the reason for this pro... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LAW CONCERNING THE EATING OF HUNTED DOWN WILD BEASTS AND BIRDS (LEVITICUS 17:13). Leviticus 17:13 “And whatever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers who sojourn among them, who takes in hunting any beast or bird which may be eaten, he shall pour out its blood, and cover... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LAW CONCERNING THE EATING OF WHAT IS NOT SLAIN OR HUNTED DOWN BUT DIES OF ITSELF OR THROUGH OTHER WILD BEASTS (LEVITICUS 17:15). Leviticus 17:15 “And every person who eats what dies of itself, or what is torn of beasts, whether he be home-born or a sojourner, he shall wash his clothes, and ba... [ Continue Reading ]