📖 Leviticus — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Leviticus 1:1 And the LORD Rcalled unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying,
Leviticus 1:2 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, RIf any man of you bring an offering unto the LORD, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.
Leviticus 1:3 If his offering be Ra burnt sacrifice of the herd, let him offer a male without blemish: he shall offer it of his own voluntary will at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation before the LORD.
Leviticus 1:4 And he shall Rput his hand upon the head of the burnt offering; and it shall be accepted for him to make atonement for him.
Leviticus 1:5 And he shall Rkill the bullock before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall bring the blood, and sprinkle the blood round about upon the altar that is by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.
Leviticus 1:6 RAnd he shall flay the burnt offering, and cut it into his pieces.
Leviticus 1:7 And the sons of Aaron the priest shall put fire upon the altar, and Rlay the wood in order upon the fire:
Leviticus 1:8 And the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall lay the parts, the head, and the fat, in order upon the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:
Leviticus 1:9 But his Rinwards and his legs shall he wash in water: and the priest shall burn all on the altar, to be a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Leviticus 1:10 And if his offering be Rof the flocks, namely, of the sheep, or of the goats, for a burnt sacrifice; he shall bring it a male without blemish.
Leviticus 1:11 And Rhe shall kill it on the side of the altar northward before the LORD: and the priests, Aaron’s sons, shall sprinkle his blood round about upon the altar.
Leviticus 1:12 And he shall cut it into his pieces, with his head and his fat: and the priest shall lay them in order on the wood that is on the fire which is upon the altar:
Leviticus 1:13 But he shall wash the inwards and the legs with water: and the priest shall bring it all, and burn it upon the altar: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Leviticus 1:14 And if the burnt sacrifice for his offering to the LORD be Rof fowls, then he shall bring his offering of turtledoves, or of young pigeons.
Leviticus 1:15 And the priest shall bring it unto the altar, and RTwring off his head, and burn it on the altar; and the blood thereof shall be wrung out at the side of the altar:
Leviticus 1:16 And he shall pluck away his crop with RThis feathers, and cast it beside the altar on the east part, by the place of the ashes:
Leviticus 1:17 And he shall cleave it with the wings thereof, but Rshall not divide it asunder: and the priest shall burn it upon the altar, upon the wood that is upon the fire: it is a burnt sacrifice, an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
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📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 1:1–9 — A Burnt Offering from the Herd
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The LORD speaks to Moses from the tabernacle and gives Israel instructions for offerings. A burnt offering from the herd is a male without blemish, brought willingly. The worshipper lays a hand on its head, and Aaron's sons handle the blood and altar service. The offering is burned as the LORD directs.
Key Truth: Israel approaches the LORD through the offering and service he appoints.
Check What You Remember
1. Who received these instructions from the LORD? (Leviticus 1:1)
Find it in Leviticus 1:1 (KJV).
2. Was the animal to have a blemish? (Leviticus 1:3)
Find it in Leviticus 1:3 (KJV).
3. Where did the worshipper put his hand? (Leviticus 1:4)
Find it in Leviticus 1:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 1:10–13 — A Burnt Offering from the Flock
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A sheep or goat may be brought as a burnt offering, again a male without blemish. The passage specifies the north side of the altar and the washing of the inwards and legs. The priest burns the offering on the altar.
Key Truth: The offering follows the LORD's instructions, whether it comes from the herd or the flock.
Check What You Remember
1. Name the two kinds of flock animals mentioned. (Leviticus 1:10)
Find it in Leviticus 1:10 (KJV).
2. On which side of the altar was the animal killed? (Leviticus 1:11)
Find it in Leviticus 1:11 (KJV).
3. With what were the inwards and legs washed? (Leviticus 1:13)
Find it in Leviticus 1:13 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Leviticus 1:14–17 — A Burnt Offering of Birds
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The chapter also provides for offerings of turtledoves or young pigeons. The priest carries out the specified preparation at the altar. This too is described as an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the LORD.
Key Truth: The LORD provides an appointed way to bring an offering of birds.
Check What You Remember
1. Name either kind of bird permitted here. (Leviticus 1:14)
Find it in Leviticus 1:14 (KJV).
2. Who brought the bird to the altar? (Leviticus 1:15)
Find it in Leviticus 1:15 (KJV).
3. Where did the priest burn the offering? (Leviticus 1:17)
Find it in Leviticus 1:17 (KJV).
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How does the herd offering connect voluntary presentation with acceptance?
2. How are the worshipper’s actions distinguished from the priests’ handling of blood?
3. What repeated preparation applies to the inwards and legs of both herd and flock offerings?
4. How does the bird offering combine division with a stated limit?
5. What description unites the completed herd, flock, and bird offerings?
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