Leviticus 21

Holy Priests 1-4 Godspoke to Moses: “Speak to the priests, the sons of Aaron. Tell them, A priest must not ritually contaminate himself by touching the dead, except for close relatives: mother, father, son, daughter, brother, or an unmarried sister who is dependent on him since she has no husband; for these he may make […]

Leviticus 22

1-2 Godspoke to Moses: “Tell Aaron and his sons to treat the holy offerings that the Israelites consecrate to me with reverence so they won’t desecrate my holy name. I amGod. 3 “Tell them, From now on, if any of your descendants approaches in a state of ritual uncleanness the holy offerings that the Israelites […]

Leviticus 23

The Feasts 1-2 Godspoke to Moses: “Tell the People of Israel, These are my appointed feasts, the appointed feasts ofGodwhich you are to decree as sacred assemblies. 3 “Work six days. The seventh day is a Sabbath, a day of total and complete rest, a sacred assembly. Don’t do any work. Wherever you live, it […]

Leviticus 25

“The Land Will Observe a Sabbath to God” 1-7 Godspoke to Moses at Mount Sinai: “Speak to the People of Israel. Tell them, When you enter the land which I am going to give you, the land will observe a Sabbath toGod. Sow your fields, prune your vineyards, and take in your harvests for six […]

Leviticus 26

1 “Don’t make idols for yourselves; don’t set up an image or a sacred pillar for yourselves, and don’t place a carved stone in your land that you can bow down to in worship. I amGod,yourGod. 2 “Keep my Sabbaths; treat my Sanctuary with reverence. I amGod. “If You Live by My Decrees . . […]

Leviticus 27

Vows, Dedications, and Redemptions 1-8 Godspoke to Moses: He said, “Speak to the People of Israel. Tell them, If anyone wants to vow the value of a person to the service ofGod, set the value of a man between the ages of twenty and sixty at fifty shekels of silver, according to the Sanctuary shekel. […]