Leviticus 17

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 17 of 27

1 And Jehovah spoke to Moses, saying,

2 Speak to Aaron, and to his sons, and to all the sons of Israel, and say to them, This is the thing which Jehovah has commanded, saying,

3 Whatever man of the house of Israel who kills an ox, or lamb, or goat in the camp, or who kills it outside the camp,

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Chapter Summary

1 The blood of all slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the door of the tabernacle. 10 All eating of blood is forbidden.

Key Hebrew Words

זֹבְחִים֮ slaughter for sacrifice H2076 · TWOT 525
זִבְחֵי sacrifice H2077 · TWOT 525a
מִזְבַּ֣ח altar H4196 · TWOT 525b
זֹנִ֖ים commit fornication H2181 · TWOT 563
בְּגָדָ֜י treachery H899 · TWOT 198a

Cross-References

People & Context

Laws of Sacrifice and Blood Consumption

All sacrifices must be brought to the tabernacle. Eating blood is forbidden. Hunting game must have blood poured out and covered.

Timeline

Laws of Sacrifice and Blood Consumption

All sacrifices must be brought to the tabernacle. Eating blood is forbidden. Hunting game must have blood poured out and covered.

Leviticus 17:1-16

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