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Leviticus 7

38 verses

TL;DR

Leviticus 7 details the regulations for trespass, sin, and peace offerings, emphasizing the sanctity of the priest’s role and the proper handling of fats, blood, and meat.

Summary

Leviticus 7 begins with the law of the trespass offering, describing the parts of the animal to be burned, the sprinkling of blood, and the portions the priest and the community may eat. The chapter then parallels the sin offering, noting that the same priestly atonement applies. It provides instructions for meat offerings, including baking, frying, and the priest’s entitlement to the meat. The law of peace offerings is elaborated with thanksgiving and vow offerings, detailing how and when the flesh may be consumed or burned. Restrictions are imposed on eating fat and blood, declaring it abominable and causing one to be cut off from the people if violated. Finally, the chapter commands the Israelites to give specific portions—breast, right shoulder, and other fats—to the priesthood as a permanent allotment, underscoring the perpetual covenant between God and Aaron’s lineage.

Outline
  1. Regulations for trespass, sin, and meat offerings
  2. Details of peace offerings and consumption rules
  3. Prohibitions on fat and blood, and priestly allotments
Themes
Holiness of sacrificePriestly duty and atonementSeparation of the sacred and the profane
Keywords
trespass offeringsin offeringpeace offeringpriestAtonementholinessuncleanfatbloodaltarburnt offeringmeat offeringconsecration
People
MosesAaronSons of AaronChildren of Israel
Places
Mount SinaiAltarHoly placeWilderness of Sinai
Things
Trespass offeringSin offeringPeace offeringBurnt offeringMeat offeringFatBloodUnclean thingHeave offeringWave offering
Key Verses
  • Leviticus 7:1: Introduces the most holy trespass offering and sets the tone for the entire chapter.
  • Leviticus 7:14: Shows the priest’s role in the peace offering and the separation of portions.
  • Leviticus 7:22-27: Highlights God’s command to prohibit eating fat and blood, underlining the sacredness of offerings.
  • Leviticus 7:34-36: Affirms the permanent allocation of specific portions to Aaron and his sons, establishing priestly inheritance.
Questions
  • What does the law of the trespass offering teach about atonement?
  • How does the treatment of fats and blood reflect Israel’s covenant with God?
  • Why is the priest’s share of the sacrifice emphasized in this chapter?
  • In what ways do the regulations for peace offerings differ between thanksgiving and vow offerings?
  • What is the significance of the permanent allotment given to Aaron’s lineage?
Sentiment

neutral
Instructional tone with emphasis on holiness and separation.