The Book of Leviticus

Leviticus Outline

Chapters & Genres

Leviticus is the third book of the Bible's Old Testament and is considered one of the five books of the Pentateuch. The book is named after the Levitical priesthood, which is responsible for performing sacrifices and maintaining the Tabernacle, the temporary dwelling place of God among the Israelites in the wilderness.

The book of Leviticus is primarily a manual for the priests and Levites on how to perform their duties in the Tabernacle, including the various types of offerings and sacrifices that were required to maintain the purity and holiness of the people of Israel. The book also contains laws and regulations regarding purity, cleanliness, and moral conduct.

The book of Leviticus is divided into three main sections: the laws of sacrifice, the laws of purity, and the laws of holiness. The first section deals with the various types of offerings and sacrifices that were required for different occasions and situations, including the burnt offering, grain offering, peace offering, sin offering, and guilt offering.

The burnt offering was a voluntary offering that could be made at any time, while the grain offering was a gift of grain or flour that was given with the burnt offering. The peace offering was a communal meal of meat that was shared among the people, while the sin offering was made to atone for unintentional sins. The guilt offering was made to atone for intentional sins and was accompanied by restitution.

The second section of Leviticus deals with the laws of purity, which were designed to maintain the physical and spiritual cleanliness of the people of Israel. These laws included regulations regarding the consumption of food, the handling of dead bodies, and the treatment of skin diseases and bodily discharges.

The third section of Leviticus deals with the laws of holiness, which were intended to set the people of Israel apart as a holy nation. These laws included regulations regarding sexual morality, social justice, and the observance of the Sabbath and other festivals.

Throughout the book of Leviticus, there is a strong emphasis on the holiness of God and the need for the people of Israel to maintain their own purity and holiness in order to approach God. The Tabernacle, with its elaborate system of sacrifices and rituals, was a constant reminder of this need for holiness and purity.

The book of Leviticus also contains several key themes that are important for understanding the rest of the Bible. One of these themes is the idea of substitutionary atonement, which is the idea that an innocent victim can take the place of a guilty sinner in order to satisfy the demands of justice. This theme is especially prominent in the sin offering and guilt offering, where an animal is sacrificed in place of the sinner.

Another important theme in Leviticus is the idea of God's grace and mercy, which is demonstrated in the sacrificial system. Despite the sins and failures of the people of Israel, God provided a way for them to be forgiven and restored through the sacrifices and offerings.

The book of Leviticus is also important for understanding the role of the priesthood in the Old Testament and the eventual fulfillment of that role in Jesus Christ. The Levitical priesthood was responsible for maintaining the Tabernacle and performing the sacrifices, but it was ultimately a temporary institution that was replaced by the priesthood of Jesus Christ.

In conclusion, the book of Leviticus is an essential part of the Bible's Old Testament and provides important insights into the nature of God and the relationship between God and his people. The book's emphasis on holiness, purity, sacrifice, and atonement lays the foundation for the rest of the Bible's message of salvation and redemption through Jesus Christ.

Leviticus 1
LEVITICUS CH. 1 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 1 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 1 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 1 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 1 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 1 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 1 YLT | 17
Leviticus 2
LEVITICUS CH. 2 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 2 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 2 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 2 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 2 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 2 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 2 YLT | 16
Leviticus 3
LEVITICUS CH. 3 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 3 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 3 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 3 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 3 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 3 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 3 YLT | 17
Leviticus 4
LEVITICUS CH. 4 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 4 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 4 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 4 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 4 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 4 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 4 YLT | 35
Leviticus 5
LEVITICUS CH. 5 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 5 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 5 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 5 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 5 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 5 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 5 YLT | 19
Leviticus 6
LEVITICUS CH. 6 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 6 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 6 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 6 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 6 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 6 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 6 YLT | 30
Leviticus 7
LEVITICUS CH. 7 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 7 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 7 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 7 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 7 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 7 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 7 YLT | 38
Leviticus 8
LEVITICUS CH. 8 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 8 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 8 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 8 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 8 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 8 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 8 YLT | 36
Leviticus 9
LEVITICUS CH. 9 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 9 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 9 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 9 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 9 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 9 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 9 YLT | 24
Leviticus 10
LEVITICUS CH. 10 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 10 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 10 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 10 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 10 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 10 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 10 YLT | 20
Leviticus 11
LEVITICUS CH. 11 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 11 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 11 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 11 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 11 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 11 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 11 YLT | 47
Leviticus 12
LEVITICUS CH. 12 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 12 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 12 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 12 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 12 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 12 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 12 YLT | 8
Leviticus 13
LEVITICUS CH. 13 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 13 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 13 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 13 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 13 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 13 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 13 YLT | 59
Leviticus 14
LEVITICUS CH. 14 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 14 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 14 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 14 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 14 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 14 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 14 YLT | 57
Leviticus 15
LEVITICUS CH. 15 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 15 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 15 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 15 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 15 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 15 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 15 YLT | 33
Leviticus 16
LEVITICUS CH. 16 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 16 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 16 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 16 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 16 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 16 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 16 YLT | 34
Leviticus 17
LEVITICUS CH. 17 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 17 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 17 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 17 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 17 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 17 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 17 YLT | 16
Leviticus 18
LEVITICUS CH. 18 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 18 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 18 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 18 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 18 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 18 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 18 YLT | 30
Leviticus 19
LEVITICUS CH. 19 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 19 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 19 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 19 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 19 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 19 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 19 YLT | 37
Leviticus 20
LEVITICUS CH. 20 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 20 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 20 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 20 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 20 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 20 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 20 YLT | 27
Leviticus 21
LEVITICUS CH. 21 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 21 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 21 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 21 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 21 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 21 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 21 YLT | 24
Leviticus 22
LEVITICUS CH. 22 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 22 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 22 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 22 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 22 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 22 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 22 YLT | 33
Leviticus 23
LEVITICUS CH. 23 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 23 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 23 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 23 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 23 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 23 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 23 YLT | 44
Leviticus 24
LEVITICUS CH. 24 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 24 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 24 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 24 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 24 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 24 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 24 YLT | 23
Leviticus 25
LEVITICUS CH. 25 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 25 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 25 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 25 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 25 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 25 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 25 YLT | 55
Leviticus 26
LEVITICUS CH. 26 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 26 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 26 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 26 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 26 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 26 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 26 YLT | 46
Leviticus 27
LEVITICUS CH. 27 ASV | LEVITICUS CH. 27 BBE | LEVITICUS CH. 27 DARBY | LEVITICUS CH. 27 KJV | LEVITICUS CH. 27 WBT | LEVITICUS CH. 27 WEB | LEVITICUS CH. 27 YLT | 34