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''In brief'': {{Infobox_Contents |topic_name = Leviticus is the third book of the Old Testament|subtopics = . The English name is derived from the Latin Liber Leviticus which is from the Greek (το) Λευιτικόν (i.e., βιβλίον). In Jewish writings it is customary to cite the book by its first word, Vayikra ויקרא, "and he called". The main points of the book are concerned with Levitical (priestly) worship.|opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} * {{ebd}} |}}
-----==Commentary==
'''Different translations ===Themes===The book of Genesis'''* [[Bible, English, King James, Leviticus]]* [[Bible, English, World English, Leviticus]]* [[Bible, English, American Standard Version, Leviticus]]encourages sacrifices and holiness
'''Studies'''* [[Studies in Leviticus]]B. The cereal offering (2:1-16)
'''Articles / opinions'''* [[Comments about the book of Leviticus]]D. The sin offering (4:1-5:13)
'''Quotes'''* [[Quotes about the Book of Leviticus]]F. Conditions requiring atonement (6:1-7)
'''See also'''* [[The Law]]* [[Books of the LawH. Cereal offerings(6: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy]]14-23)
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Return to [[BibleCategory:Books of the Old Testament]][[Category:Books of The Law]] contents page
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{{chapters}}
[[Leviticus 1|1]]
[[Leviticus 2|2]]
[[Leviticus 3|3]]
[[Leviticus 4|4]]
[[Leviticus 5|5]]
[[Leviticus 6|6]]
[[Leviticus 7|7]]
[[Leviticus 8|8]]
[[Leviticus 9|9]]
[[Leviticus 10|10]]
[[Leviticus 11|11]]
[[Leviticus 12|12]]
[[Leviticus 13|13]]
[[Leviticus 14|14]]
[[Leviticus 15|15]]
[[Leviticus 16|16]]
[[Leviticus 17|17]]
[[Leviticus 18|18]]
[[Leviticus 19|19]]
[[Leviticus 20|20]]
[[Leviticus 21|21]]
[[Leviticus 22|22]]
[[Leviticus 23|23]]
[[Leviticus 24|24]]
[[Leviticus 25|25]]
[[Leviticus 26|26]]
[[Leviticus 27|27]]
Leviticus is the third book of the [[Old Testament]]. In this book [[God]] shows the Israelites, whom he has rescued from Egypt, how they need to worship, serve, and obey a [[holy]] God - "You shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy" ([[Leviticus 19:2]])
---- '''Overviews'''* Read [[An introduction to LeviticusMatthew Henry's Concise Bible Commentary]]* on [[Bible DictionaryText: LeviticusMHC Concise {{SUBPAGENAME}}|{{SUBPAGENAME}}]]''' ----
===Authorship===
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to [[Moses]].
===Outline===
====Regulations regarding sacrifices====
A. The burnt offering (1:1-17)
C. The peace offering (3:1-17)
E. The guilt offering (5:14-19)
G. Burnt offerings (6:8-13)
I. Sin offerings (6:24-30)
J. Rules for guilt offerings (7:1-10)
K. Rules for peace offerings (7:11-21)
L. Fat and blood forbidden (7:22-27)
M. Additional peace-offering regulations (7:28-38)
====Consecration of priests====
A. Preparation for anointing (8:1-5)
B. The ceremony itself (8:6-13)
C. Consecration offering (8:14-36)
D. Rules for offerings (9:1-7)
E. Aaron's sacrifices (9:8-24)
F. Nadab and Abihu (10:1-7)
G. Drunken priests prohibited (10:8-11)
H. Rules for eating consecrated food (10:12-20)
====Clean and unclean differentiated====
A. Clean and unclean species (11:1-47)
B. Purification following childbirth (12:1-8)
C. Regulations involving leprosy (13:1-14:57)
D. Purification following bodily secretions (15:1-33)
====The Day of Atonement====
A. Priestly preparation (16:1-4)
B. The two goats (16:5-10)
C. The sin offerings (16:11-22)
D. Rituals for cleansing (16:23-28)
E. Enactment of the Day of Atonement (16:29-34)
====Ritual laws====
A. Sacrificial blood (17:1-16)
B. Various laws and convenants (18:1-20:37)
C. Rules for priestly holiness (21:1-22:33)
D. Consecration of seasons (23:1-44)
E. Sacred objects: Sin and Blasphemy (24:1-23)
F. Sabbatical and jubilee years (25:1-55)
====Concluding blessings and punishments====
A. Blessings (26:1-13)
B. Curses (26:14-39)
C. The rewards of contrition (26:40-46)
====Regulations concerning vows and offerings====
A. People (27:1-8)
B. Animals (27:9-13)
C. Property (27:14-29)
D. Redemption of tithes (27:30-34)
==Quotes==
==Links==
{{returnto}} [[Bible]] -> [[Old Testament]] -> [[Books of the Law]]
