CHAPTER 22 DEALING WITH HOLY THINGS. This chapter is divided into sections. The priesthood are not to approach God while unclean (Chapter s 2-9), eligibility to partake of priestly food which is Holy but not Most Holy (Chapter s 10-16), nothing unblemished must be offered to Yahweh (Chapter s 17-25... [ Continue Reading ]
FOR PRIESTS, DISCERNMENT OF UNCLEANNESS IS VITAL. THEY MUST NOT APPROACH YAHWEH WHILE UNCLEAN LEST THEY DIE (LEVITICUS 22:2). Leviticus 22:2 “Speak to Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, which they hallow to me, and that they profan... [ Continue Reading ]
ELIGIBILITY TO EAT OF HOLY THINGS (LEVITICUS 22:10). Leviticus 22:10 “There shall no stranger eat of the holy thing: a sojourner of the priest's, or a hired servant, shall not eat of the holy thing.” Those not of priestly stock may not eat of a holy thing, whether they be visitors or hired serva... [ Continue Reading ]
OFFERINGS AND SACRIFICES MUST BE UNBLEMISHED (LEVITICUS 22:17). Having come to the end of this section concerning the priests the people are now reintroduced. For God's words and commands are for them all, and His desire and demand is that they all be holy. As the record will now move shortly into... [ Continue Reading ]
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS IN RESPECT OF OFFERINGS (LEVITICUS 22:26). It is noteworthy that behind all these examples the special idea of thoughtfulness and consideration stands out. God's people are not to be callous or greedy. They must do what is seemly. Leviticus 22:26 ‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, s... [ Continue Reading ]
SUMMARY OF THIS SECTION. Leviticus 22:31 “Therefore shall you keep my commandments, and do them. I am Yahweh. And you shall not profane my holy name, but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel. I am Yahweh who makes you holy, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God. I am... [ Continue Reading ]