A tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. Leviticus overview matthew henrys complete commentary. Sins against the seventh commandment are here ordered to be severely punished. The instructions regarding diet, diseases, treatment of dead bodies, quarantining of the sick, and so forth, found in the book of leviticus, were of the highest practical value. Leviticus 20 unlawful sexual relations 18 and the l ord spoke to moses, saying, 2 speak to the people of israel and say to them, q i am the l ord your god. There is nothing historical in all this book of leviticus except the account which it gives us of the consecration of the priesthood leviticus 8. Leviticus is a remarkable book, as the contents are considered in the light of the new testament. The book of leviticus is gods picture book for the children of israel to help them in their religious training. Leviticus 20, new american bible, revised edition nabre. This is shown in leviticus chapters 18 and 20 by three specific scripture passages leviticus 18. Punishments for sexual immorality leviticus 20 tagalog. You are to be holy to me because i, the lord, am holy, and have set you apart from the nations to be my own.
But here god deals with the consequences for such behavior. Wenham gives clear explanations to the five types of offerings. Everything from sexual conduct to the handling of food, to instructions for worship and religious celebrations, is covered in detail in the book of leviticus. In addition to these concerns, leviticus, comprising as it does the center of the pentateuch, carries forward the narrative of exodus cf. Therefore, the lord through peter had to be referring to this verse. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. Lev 20, p 1 gods order leviticus 20 this chapter continues on with the laws of holiness, v. This linkage is problematic because the account in revelation makes no mention of sinswhether. We began leviticus chapter 20 last week, and its purpose is not to repeat the same laws that have been set down in the previous couple of chapters although at first glance it may seem so.
The purpose of leviticus is to provide instruction and laws to guide a sinful, yet redeemed. Leviticus expert jacob milgrom notes that one of the main points in this story is the importance of ritual purity, which sets up the books next few chapters. David guzik commentary on leviticus 19 explains different laws including the general call to holiness and the law against idolatry. I truly have come to appreciate this book of the bible more than ever before. The man who commits adultery with another mans wife, he who commits adultery with his neighbors wife, the adulterer and the adulteress. Berean study bible if a man commits adultery with another mans wifewith the wife of his neighborboth the adulterer and the adulteress must surely be put to. The law includes the books of genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, and deuteronomy. Leviticus 21, new international version niv the bible app. Leviticus assumes that israel is sinful and impure, and it describes how to deal with sin and impurity so that the holy lord can dwell among his people. Leviticus 20 punishments for sin 1 the lord said to moses, 2 say to the israelites. You could sum up the book of leviticus with gods repeated command.
Because the israelites had been held captive in egypt for 400 years, the concept of god had been distorted by the polytheistic, pagan egyptians. Any israelite or any foreigner residing in israel who sacrifices any of his children to molek is to be put to death. Although leviticus is basically a book of laws, it also contains some narrative chapters 89, 10. Read leviticus 20 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Leviticus 20 the lord spoke to moses, saying, say to. The book of leviticus goes into deeper detail about the divinehuman relationship put in place on mount sinai exodus 1940. Punishments for sexual immorality leviticus 20 msg. Thus, leviticus is best explained as a guidebook for instructing gods people about holy living and worship. Leviticus 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. This phrase is only used two more times in scripture.
If a man has sexual relations with his fathers wife, he has dishonored his father. The book of leviticus was written between 1440 and 1400 b. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus 20 and more. Directions on the whole similar to those of leviticus 18. Bible scholar idan dershowitz concludes there is good evidence that an earlier version of the laws in leviticus 18 permitted sex between men. The book of leviticus is the third of five books of the law of moses, also known as the torah or pentateuch. The key to leviticus is found in a single verse located near the center of the book. Leviticus chapter 20 kjv king james version something has to be said for the terrible uncleanness that permeates this evil generation. Paul tells us that sexual sin is the only sin that is not outside the body. For the most part they cohere as a system and attempt to inculcate a way of life in the book s hearers and readers. The holy bible, new international version, niv copyright 1973, 1978, 1984. Leviticus 20 new international version bibleserver.
Originally comprising one book, the pentateuch was later divided into five rolls or scrolls for easy handling, and these came to be named in modern english bibles as genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers and deuteronomy. In addition to these concerns, leviticus, comprising as it does the center of the pentateuch, carries forward the narrative of. Introduction one sure way to start an argument is to introduce a very controversial topic into the conversation. And if a man shall take his brothers wife, it is an unclean thing. The argument that homosexuality is immoral and forbidden by god is not based on the premise that leviticus imposes the death penalty for such acts.
Leviticus chapter 18 20 moreover thou shalt not lie carnally with thy neighbours wife, to defile thyself with her. The book in hebrew is named after the first word wayiqra, and he called as the lord. Leviticus 20 niv bible the lord said to moses, say to. Leviticus, chapter 20 king james version christian. It was a burnt offering for a sweet aroma, an oblation to the lord, as the lord had commanded moses.
Since capital punishment is the central theme of leviticus chapter 20, it may appear that we are approaching a very sensitive subject. Now viewing scripture range from the book of leviticus chapter 21. Leviticus 20 commentary arno gaebeleins annotated bible. Gods plan for the ages is reveal in type in one chapter of the word of god leviticus 23 a chapter that every religious jew knew well.
Pastor tyler butenschoen, lead pastor at foothills church in stayton, oregon, gives a message on the book of leviticus as part of a sermon series titled, love love this book. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. In leviticus 1819, god gives his ordinances for sexual morality and the moral and ceremonial laws. Do not defile yourselves by any animal or bird or anything that moves along the groundthose that i have set apart as unclean for you. In hebrew, nadab and abihu take coals from an outside placethat is, not from the holy altar but from a notholyfied area such as their uncles beat up george foreman grill. This whole book is about how the nation of israel needs to live in order to survive living in the presence of such a powerful, holy being. All of the secrets of the book are unlocked by leviticus 20. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Leviticus 20 new international version niv dramatized. Apr 16, 2019 also, as yahweh explained in leviticus 18. The bible book of leviticus with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. These are sins which, of all others, fools are most apt to make a mock at.
This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. Well discover that gods people were called to be holy and distinct from the world by keeping his ordinances and loving each other, because he is the lord. Gods indepth discussion of the other nine commandments is sandwiched in between his address of sexual sins. It appears that the inclusion of various penalties in 20. Rather, leviticus shows that homosexuality is immoral because it is ranged with a variety of other sexual sins that are indisputably moral offenses lev. Leviticus 20 new international version niv biblica. Leviticus is called the book of atonement leviticus 16. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenhams commentary along the way, i must say i agree 100%. What does the bible say about what foods we should eat. Why was it bad that aaron and his sons burned the sin offering in leviticus 10.
The death penalty is prescribed for sacrificing children to molech, cursing father and mother, adultery, homosexual behavior, bestiality, spiritualism. If there is a man who lies with his fathers wife, he has uncovered his fathers nakedness. And he that is the high priest among his brethren, upon whose head the anointing oil was poured, and that is consecrated to put on the garments, shall not uncover. What is the meaning of the strange fire in leviticus 10. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 20. Leviticus 20 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. In leviticus chapter 12, why is a woman unclean longer if she gives birth to a daughter than if she gives birth to a son. Notice the emphasis put on calendar rhythms and how important they are to help gods people remember who they are and who god is. This book is about as dull as anything possibly could be to the average christian and you wont find very many classes or individuals reading and studying the book of leviticus. The future is something we should focus on regularly since well have to live there one day. The releasing of the azazel into the wilderness leviticus 20.
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