Category Archives: Leviticus

Rules for Priests 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: ‘A priest must not make himself ceremonially unclean for any of his people who die, 2 except for a close relative, such as his mother or father, his son or daughter, his brother, 3 or an […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Reward for Obedience 1 “ ‘Do not make idols or set up an image or a sacred stone for yourselves, and do not place a carved stone in your land to bow down before it. I am theLordyour God. 2 “ ‘Observe my Sabbaths and have reverence for my sanctuary. I am theLord. 3 “ ‘If you follow […]

Redeeming What Is the Lord’s 1 TheLordsaid to Moses, 2 “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘If anyone makes a special vow to dedicate a person to theLordby giving the equivalent value, 3 set the value of a male between the ages of twenty and sixty at fifty shekelsof silver, according to the […]