The name Leviticus characterizes the book as having to do with priests and other Levites, but its scope is not limited to that alone. It is found in the Hexateuch, and deals heavily with sacrifices and common laws, among other things.
Chapters[]
- Leviticus 1-3: The children of Israel regarding voluntary offerings
- Leviticus 4-7: The children of Israel, regarding sin and sin offerings
- Leviticus 8: The dressing of the priest
- Leviticus 9-10: History
- Leviticus 11-15: The ritually clean and ritually unclean
- Leviticus 16: The priests and other Levites, regarding atonement for the Sanctuary
- Leviticus 17-20: The children of Israel
- Leviticus 21-22:16: The priests
- Leviticus 22:17-25: The children of Israel, regarding various common law
- Leviticus 26-27: The children of Israel; the blessings, curses, and tithes
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