📖 Leviticus — Chapter 17 (KJV)
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Leviticus 17:1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Leviticus 17:2 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,
Leviticus 17:3 What man soever there Rbe of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth it out of the camp,
Leviticus 17:4 And Rbringeth 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:
Leviticus 17:5 To the end that the children of Israel may bring their sacrifices, which they offer Rin 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.
Leviticus 17:6 And the priest shall Rsprinkle 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.
Leviticus 17:7 And they shall no more offer their sacrifices Runto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.
Leviticus 17:8 And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, Rthat offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,
Leviticus 17:9 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.
Leviticus 17:10 And whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, that eateth any manner of blood; RI will even set my face against that soul that eateth blood, and will cut him off from among his people.
Leviticus 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and RI 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.
Leviticus 17:12 Therefore I said unto the children of Israel, No soul of you shall eat blood, Rneither shall any stranger that sojourneth among you eat blood.
Leviticus 17:13 And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, RTwhich hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.
Leviticus 17:14 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.
Leviticus 17:15 And Revery soul that eateth Tthat 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.
Leviticus 17:16 But if he wash them not, nor bathe his flesh; then he shall bear his iniquity.
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📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 17:1–7 — Offerings at the Tabernacle
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD commands Israel to bring the sacrifices described here to the tabernacle door, to be offered before him through the priest. The passage contrasts this appointed service with sacrifices in the open field and to devils. The commands direct Israel's worship toward the LORD.
Key Truth: Israel's sacrifices are to be brought to the LORD in the place and manner he appoints.
Check What You Remember
1. Name all three animals listed in verse 3. (Leviticus 17:3)
Find it in Leviticus 17:3 (KJV).
2. Where were these sacrifices to be brought? (Leviticus 17:5)
Find it in Leviticus 17:5 (KJV).
3. To whom were they no longer to offer sacrifices in verse 7? (Leviticus 17:7)
Find it in Leviticus 17:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 17:8–12 — Blood and Atonement
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The tabernacle requirement also applies to strangers sojourning among Israel. Eating blood is forbidden, and the LORD explains that the life of the flesh is in the blood. He has given it on the altar to make atonement for their souls.
Key Truth: The passage connects the prohibition of blood with its appointed use for atonement.
Check What You Remember
1. Did verse 8 include strangers living among Israel? (Leviticus 17:8)
Find it in Leviticus 17:8 (KJV).
2. Where does verse 11 say the life of the flesh is? (Leviticus 17:11)
Find it in Leviticus 17:11 (KJV).
3. What was blood given upon the altar to make? (Leviticus 17:11)
Find it in Leviticus 17:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 17:13–16 — Hunted Animals and Carcases
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
When a permitted wild animal or bird is caught, its blood is poured out and covered with dust. Eating an animal that died of itself or was torn by beasts requires washing and a period of uncleanness. The passage repeats the importance of observing the stated instructions.
Key Truth: Even away from the altar, Israel must respect the blood and the laws of uncleanness.
Check What You Remember
1. With what was the poured-out blood covered? (Leviticus 17:13)
Find it in Leviticus 17:13 (KJV).
2. What garments were washed after eating the carcase described in verse 15? (Leviticus 17:15)
Find it in Leviticus 17:15 (KJV).
3. Until when was the person unclean? (Leviticus 17:15)
Find it in Leviticus 17:15 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does bringing sacrifices to the tabernacle door redirect the open-field practice?
2. How do the sacrifice and blood prohibitions include resident strangers?
3. How does the stated role of blood explain its prohibition as food?
4. How does permitted hunting still require care of the blood?
5. How does the final case link washing with the consequence of neglect?
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