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Leviticus 17

Leviticus 17:9

The Place of Sacrifice · Leviticus 17:1–9
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Translations

Modern
…but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people.
Traditional
And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the Lord; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.
Literal
…and does not bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting to do it to YHWH—then that man shall be cut off from his people.
Latin
…et ad ostium tabernaculi testimonii non adduxerit eam, ut offeratur Domino, interibit de populo suo.

Original

Hebrew
English
…but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people.

Notes

Leviticus 17:3–9

These rules show that unsupervised sacrifices could lead a mixture of pagan practices with true worship of the Lord (see also Deuteronomy 12:15–21; Leviticus 17:7). Israel camped around the Tent of Meeting so it was easy to bring an animal to the sanctuary for slaughter (see also Deuteronomy 12:15–21). Deuteronomy 12:20–24 anticipates Israel settling in the land and the challenges of this rule. It allowed slaughtering and eating meat without bringing it to the sanctuary, as long as they did not consume the blood.

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Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Bloodguilt Deuteronomy, Book of History of Israel Leviticus, Book of

Topics

Church: Rules of Discipline In, Mosaic and Christian Offerings: Burnt: Ordinances Concerning Offerings: Offered at the Door of the Tabernacle The Burnt offering: Guilt of offering, Except in the Place Appointed