Old Testament · Book overview
Book of Leviticus
Leviticus gives Israel the sacrifices, priesthood, and laws that allow a holy God to live among a sinful people. Its repeated call is to be holy because God is holy.
AuthorTraditionally Moses
Datec. 15th–13th century BC
ThemeHoliness
Chapters27
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Leviticus 11:45 “For I am the LORD, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt so that I would be your God; therefore be holy, because I am holy.” Leviticus 17:11 “For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.” Leviticus 19:18 “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.”
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