The book of leviticus is grounded in the truth that god is holy. Therefore, scripture, says, it shall be the fruit shall remain in its forbidden status forever. These laws are given because the lawgiver is god see verses 4, 10, 12, etc. In exodus god saved his people and formed an alliance with them. The book of leviticus is the third book of the torah and of the old testament. The book of leviticus is a book of lawslaws given by god to the jewish people, gods chosen peoplea holy peoplethe covenant people. If thy brother hath done wrong, thou shalt neither divulge it to others, nor hate him, and smother that hatred by sullen silence. Leviticus is called the book of atonement leviticus 16. The hebrew word tsedeq nrsv honest that appears four times in leviticus 19. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
You shall be holy, for i the l ord your god am holy. I am the lord, your god, who brought you out of the land of egypt. If you can afford more than one commentary on leviticus. Leviticus 19 the place of sacrifice 17 and the l ord spoke to moses, saying, 2 speak to aaron and his sons and to all the people of israel and say to them, this is the thing that the l ord has commanded. You will neither be partial to the poor nor overawed by the great, but will administer justice to your fellowcitizen justly. The devotion of faith, which would manifest itself in obedience to the commandment to keep gods sabbaths and to reverence his sanctuary leviticus 19. Leviticus 19 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Leviticus 19, new international version niv the bible app. The various measurements mentioned indicate that this rule would apply across a wide spectrum, from tracts of land to the smallest measure of dry and wet goods. In order to understand what is being said in this chapter of the book of leviticus, we need to take a look at the historical background of the entire chapter. The book of leviticus is the book of fellowship or communion.
Mathison says this commentary is not only the best commentary on the book of leviticus, it is one of the best commentaries on any book of the bible that i have read. Better, and as to those that remain of you, as the authorised version generally renders this expression. Jewish people revered these laws even though they often disobeyed them, because they understood that. Nrsv honest that appears four times in leviticus 19. Leviticus 19 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Jun 25, 2008 we often find ourselves asking about leviticus, what does this mean, and how is it relevant today. The key to understanding leviticus s emphasis on holiness is not hidden. This passage prohibits cheating in business by falsely measuring length. Nay, we must in many cases deny ourselves for the good of our neighbour, as paul, 1 co. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Happily, the bible is an open wysiwyg book, that is, what you see is what you get. While there are hints at how holiness is to be practiced by the people of god earlier in the pentateuch, it is in the 19th chapter of the book of leviticus that holiness is defined in great detail.
Leviticus 19 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. And the lord spake unto moses, saying, speak unto all the congregation of the children of israel, and say unto them, ye shall be holy. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind. Vayikra leviticus chapter 19 parshah kedoshim tanakh. Read leviticus 19 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. After camping out with the book of leviticus for about 3 monthsreading the scripture and wenhams commentary along the way, i. Leviticus 19 deals with social relationships within the community, and these commandments are seen as major regulators of community relationships. And the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to all the congregation of the children of israel, and say to them. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the old testament by gordon j. Leviticus 19 in the picture study bible, with maps and background information on leviticus 19 bible history online. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of leviticus picking up today in chapter 19, verse 1. Where these will remain is explained in the next clause. Leviticus 19 background information with maps and images.
Here in chapter 19 we find the most famous verse in the whole of leviticus. What is the context of leviticus chapter 19 pertaining to tattoos, shaving your head and mixing of seeds in in the same fields. Herein the gospel goes beyond even that excellent precept of the law. Leviticus 19, king james version kjv the bible app. You shall be holy, for i the lord your god am holy a. The book of leviticus is gods picture book for the children of israel to help them in their religious training. According to a report from the national journal, dangerous or misused products result in 28,000 deaths and,000 serious injuries each year. Grasping the text in their town leviticus is the sequel to exodus.
Leviticus with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephah and an honest hin. Oct 23, 2011 remember that leviticus indeed, the whole bible decries and forbids magic leviticus 19. A book which talks in this language is a book which ought to be carefully. I have described briefly the structure as outlined by mary douglas in leviticus as literature.
Leviticus 26 is one of the most moving chapters, not only in the book of leviticus and the pentateuch as a whole, but in the entire old testament. I am the lord your god, which brought you out of the land of egypt. Leviticus 19 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Your containers for measuring dry materials or liquids must be accurate. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 19. I am the lord your god, who brought you out of the land of egypt. The lord jesus testifies to the fact that moses was the author of leviticus in matthew 8. Liberty university lynchburg, va in partial fulfillment of the requirements for hermeneutics bible 480001 by max lewis edward andrews may 5, 2010. This obviates the insertion of the expression alive, which is not in the original, and is not put in the authorised version in leviticus 26. God gives all of these laws with a common thought in mind.
Use honest scales and honest weights, an honest ephahan ephah was a dry measure having the. In leviticus the principles of approaching god are shown. It is god that is the direct speaker in almost every page. The subject of leviticus is the sanctifying effect the sacrifice of christ can have upon our daily lives. Thou shalt not hate as thou dost, in effect, if thou dost not rebuke him thy brother the same as thy neighbour, that is, every man. The people whose god was yahweh were not to indulge those wayward feelings of their human nature which are. I am the lord your god, who brought you out from the land of egypt. Manufacturers have the responsibility to produce high quality, fairly priced products. Noordtzij seems to share my enthusiasm and appreciation for this chapter.
This commentary is not only the best commentary on the book of leviticus, it is one of the best commentaries on any book of the bible that i have read. One could translate the verb offers, but this becomes awkward and, in fact, inaccurate in some passages. There is no book, in the whole compass of that inspired volume which the holy ghost has given us, that con tains more of the very words of god than leviticus. For those who have struggled to understand the meaning and relevance of leviticus, a good commentary can shed a lot of light. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation.
Leviticus 19 niv various laws the lord said to moses. This series is not ment to be an exhaustive, indepth. Study leviticus 19 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Leviticus chapter 19 coffmans commentary of the new. This takes place within the story of the israelites exodus after they escaped. The book links our daily stumbling with life on the highest plane, to which we are called by god. Leviticus and work bible commentary theology of work. An exegetical and theological exposition of holy scripture the new american commentary. The book of leviticus is a minefield full of topics that nobody wants to talk about in church. The name leviticus is taken from the septuagint, identifying the section of the pentateuch which we call leviticus.
Leviticus and the true sacrifice this article provides a good introduction to leviticus, showing how even the least interesting ceremonial books of the old testament foreshadow christ. Oct 26, 2014 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. These are not limited to falsified measurements of weight, area, and volume. Most of its chapters consist of gods speeches to moses, which god commands moses to repeat to the israelites. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the. You find those words quoted from the lips of jesus in the new testament, but here they are in the book of leviticus, under the law. Leviticus 19 is a crucial chapter for christians as well as the ancient israelites for a variety of reasons. A just ephah and a just hin these two measures are named as most common, the former for dry, the latter for moist things, but under them he manifestly comprehends all other measures. Sellers possess a vast array of means to deliver less than what buyers think they are getting. Leviticus 19 is a crucial chapter for christians as well as the ancient. That is, they were to be the same for buying as for selling. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus 19 and more. Leviticus 19 and the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to.
Sermon on the mount, or the practical phase of living the holy life as outlined by paul in the rom. Leviticus 19 commentary on leviticus calvary tucson church. Leviticus 19 is the nineteenth chapter of the book of leviticus in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible. When asked what the greatest commandment is, jesus, who is a good jew, quotes this and deuteronomy 6. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. 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%. These laws are given because the lawgiver is god see verses 4, 10. Leviticus 19 new international version niv various laws. Mar 28, 2020 this is a commentary on leviticus 19 giving the context within the book of leviticus. I am the lord your god, who brought you out of egypt.
Leviticus 19 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Every picture pointed forward to the work of jesus christ. There are some double standards in the old testament. You shall have just balances, just weights, a just ephah, and a just hin. The hebrew word for the book is wayiqraa, which, according to strongs a primitive root definition comes. It contains laws on a variety of topics, and is attributed by legend to moses. First, the book of leviticus is a book where god, as the holy authority over his.