Leviticus 19

Various Laws 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, theLordyour God, am holy. 3 “ ‘Each of you must respect your mother and father, and you must observe my Sabbaths. I am theLordyour God. 4 “ ‘Do not turn to idols or make metal […]

Leviticus 22

1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat with respect the sacred offerings the Israelites consecrate to me, so they will not profane my holy name. I am theLord. 3 “Say to them: ‘For the generations to come, if any of your descendants is ceremonially unclean and yet comes near the […]

Leviticus 23

The Appointed Festivals 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘These are my appointed festivals, the appointed festivals of theLord, which you are to proclaim as sacred assemblies. The Sabbath 3 “ ‘There are six days when you may work, but the seventh day is a day of sabbath rest, […]

Leviticus 24

Olive Oil and Bread Set Before the Lord 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Command the Israelites to bring you clear oil of pressed olives for the light so that the lamps may be kept burning continually. 3 Outside the curtain that shields the ark of the covenant law in the tent of meeting, Aaron is […]

Leviticus 25

The Sabbath Year 1 TheLordsaid to Moses at Mount Sinai, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you enter the land I am going to give you, the land itself must observe a sabbath to theLord. 3 For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather […]

Exodus 1

The Israelites Oppressed 1 These are the names of the sons of Israel who went to Egypt with Jacob, each with his family: 2 Reuben, Simeon, Levi and Judah; 3 Issachar, Zebulun and Benjamin; 4 Dan and Naphtali; Gad and Asher. 5 The descendants of Jacob numbered seventyin all; Joseph was already in Egypt. 6 […]