The purpose of leviticus is to provide instruction and laws to guide a sinful, yet redeemed. Leviticus 1 niv bible the lord called to moses and. Clicking on a book of the bible will show you a list of all the chapters of that book. One could translate the verb offers, but this becomes awkward and, in fact, inaccurate in some passages.
The lord jesus testifies to the fact that moses was the author of leviticus in matthew 8. New international version below is a list of the books of the bible. Recommendation faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of christ. This is the third book of the old testament immediately following the book of exodus wherein the hebrews have escaped the control and influence of the egyptians. Therefore jehovah speaks primarily out of the tabernacle of congregation in this book chap. The word holy is mentioned more times in leviticus, than any other book in the bible. Any israelite or any foreigner residing in israel who sacrifices any of his children to molek is. Although leviticus does not deal only with the special duties of the levites. Therefore, the book has been called leviticus, that is, the book relating to the work of the levites. Tell your brother aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the most holy place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will diefor i will appear in the cloud over the atonement cover. These are all of the chapters of the book of leviticus. Leviticus is composed of two basic genres narrative history and law.
In leviticus, those commandments are elaborated on in detail. Anal intercourse between men isur mishkav zachar is what is forbidden in. Leviticus 5, new international version niv the bible app. Its hebrew title, wayyiqra, is the first word in the hebrew text of the book and means and he i. Bible survery leviticus hebrew name vayyiqra and he called greek name leviticus from levi author moses date 1490 bc approximately. Leviticus 26 new international version niv biblica. The book of leviticus is the third book of the torah and of the old testament. It was written to draw the israelites to the understanding of the. The bible book of leviticus with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. The name leviticus was given to the third book of the pentateuch by the ancient greek translators because a good part of this book deals with concerns of the priests, who are of the tribe of levi. Leviticus 19 niv various laws the lord said to moses, bible. It was written by the old testament patriarch moses. Leviticus 24 niv olive oil and bread set before the lord.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Understanding the book of leviticus for today by ralph. Leviticus 3, new international version niv the bible app. The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Leviticus 25 new international version niv strongs. Audiobible niv 43 john dramatized new international version high. God intended all of his old testament people to know and keep his law.
Leviticus was written to the hebrew people of israel. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of leviticus in the bible new international version. About 90 per cent of leviticus is the direct speech of god the lord said to moses there is no other book in the bible that has so much of gods direct speech, so if you want to read gods word this is a good book to start with. I am the lord your god 2 observe my sabbaths and have reverence for my sanctuary. The book of leviticus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Because the israelites had been held captive in egypt for 400 years, the concept of god had been distorted by the polytheistic, pagan egyptians. Although leviticus is basically a book of laws, it also contains some narrative chapters 89, 10. Intro to leviticus biblica the international bible society. From chapter 17, sacrifice and offerings are laid out for priests and individuals in detail. Very often in the book moses is told to speak the laws in leviticus to all the people of israel, not just to the levites. The book has several main topics, some of which are the jewish laws of sacrificing to god, and the work of the priests. Leviticus lihvihtihkus is the third book of both the bible, and the torah. The book of leviticus is the book of fellowship or communion.
The beauty of book by book is that it offers not only great biblical depth, but also flexibility of approach to study. Leviticus, numbers the niv application commentary roy gane on. When anyone among you brings an offering to the lord, bring as your offering an animal from either the herd or the flock. Leviticus 24 new international version niv olive oil and bread set before the lord. In leviticus the principles of approaching god are shown. Gone are the epic hollywood plagues and miracles found in exodus. Leviticus 1 full chapter the burnt offering the lord called to moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting. More than just a commentary or sermon illustration book, the posb brings together sermon points, life application, supporting scripture, as well as fullyresearched and engaging commentary all on one page, along with the actual text. The point is to live in a manner that respects the presence of god.
Audiobible niv 03 leviticus dramatized new international version high quality. Chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 15 chapter 16 chapter 20 chapter 21 chapter 25 chapter 26 chapter 27. Leviticus bible book with full chapters new international version. The book of leviticus has a lot to say about how to stay clean and how to become clean again. The book of leviticus is the third book in the old testament and comes after the book of exodus. The unique outline format makes this wealth of material extremely. Vivid imagery of rituals, laws addressing tough issues, and narratives ranging from exultant to gutwrenching show what it means to interact with the lord god almighty of te covenant and how to. The book of leviticus is the third of five books of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading leviticus, numbers the niv application commentary. Leviticus 1, new international version niv the bible app. Remember that there are more words of god in the book of leviticus than in any other book in the bible.
In leviticus, numbers nivac, roy gane explains how leviticus and numbers tell of an epic journey to freedom, while illuminating an ancient conception of god and challenging modern distortions of god. The setting of leviticus mainly appears to take place at mt. In exodus god saved his people and formed an alliance with them. This summary of the book of leviticus provides information about the title, author s. Audiobible niv 03 leviticus dramatized new international version.
Leviticus, numbers the niv application commentary kindle edition by gane, roy. The key personalities of leviticus include moses, aaron, nadab, abihu eleazar, and ithamar. The lord called to moses and spoke to him from the tent of meeting. Leviticus 16 niv the day of atonement the lord spoke.
Book of leviticus simple english wikipedia, the free. From the niv study bible, introductions to the books of the bible, leviticus. Then aarons sons shall splash its blood against the sides of the altar. The book of leviticus the book of leviticus the name leviticus was given to the third book of the pentateuch by the ancient greek translators because a good part of this book deals with concerns of the priests, who are of the tribe of levi. Whether you are preparing to lead a small group, or study alone you will find many options open to you.
Leviticus is a challenging book, both for new christians and casual bible readers. Summary of the book of leviticus the story of the bible. The book in hebrew is named after the first word wayiqra, and he called as the lord called the israelites to be a holy nation. Leviticus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Leviticus 20, new international version niv the bible app. Gone are the fascinating characters and suspenseful stories of genesis. He said, 2 speak to the israelites and say to them. The book of leviticus niv audio bible non dramatized.
And jehovah called unto moses, and spake unto him out of the tent of meeting, saying, now these are the names of the sons of israel. The book of leviticus niv audio bible non dramatized youtube. I am the lord 3 if you follow my decrees and are careful to obey my commands, 4 i will send you rain in its season, and the. Audiobible niv 03 leviticus dramatized new international. Leviticus 1 niv the burnt offering the lord called to bible. For instance, the sexual sins listed in leviticus 18 are an elaboration. They must not put olive oil or incense on it, because it is a sin offering. This summary of the book of leviticus provides information about the title, authors. Leviticus receives its name from the septuagint the prechristian greek translation of the ot and means relating to the levites.
English new international version niv leviticus 19 new. Leviticus these are all of the chapters of the book of leviticus. Leviticus 3 new international version niv the fellowship offering. The lord said to moses, speak to the entire assembly of israel and say to them.