Both sanctification and holiness imply being different or set apart for a special purpose. Leviticus 11 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Concerning the creeping things on the earth these were all forbidden leviticus 11. While the book addresses issues of the levites responsibilities, much more significantly, all the priests are instructed in how they are to assist the people in worship, and the people are informed about how to live a holy life. Leviticus 1115 is the next section of this book and deals with various aspects of uncleanness and how to rectify ourselves if we become unclean. It is probably no exaggeration to say that among christians, the book of leviticus is one of the most neglected books in the bible. Whether you are preparing to lead a small group, or study alone you will find many options open to you. Leviticus 1115 is the next section of this book and deals with various. Read leviticus 11 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Why was it bad that aaron and his sons burned the sin offering in leviticus 10. David guzik commentary on leviticus 11 describe and explain different laws regarding eating animals of land, sea, and air. 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.
Her young son interrupted the conversation and said, if thats gods book we had better send it back to him because we never read it. Leviticus 11 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. Speaking in a reverential tone, she pointed to the bible and said that she loved the book because it was the word of god. Leviticus is closely connected with exodus at its commencement, and with the book of numbers at its. The book of leviticus is gods picture book for the children of israel to help them in their religious training. There are two ideas of sanctification in the book of leviticus. Download a three year torah reading schedule three year torah reading cycle commentary on genesis commentary on exodus commentary on leviticus commentary on numbers commentary on deuteronomy purchase a hardcopy. What does the bible say about what foods we should eat. Commentaries large print bible bible search bible dictionaries books of the bible verse of the.
All of the commentary found here can be purchased, consolidated in hardcopy format as individual softcover books, one for each book. This verse appears towards the end of the description of the kosher dietary laws. The subject of leviticus is the sanctifying effect the. Leviticus commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Leviticus 11 bible commentary matthew henry concise. This clause is added to explain and limit the former, as appears from leviticus 11. Listen to pastor robert furrow as he continues his commentary on the book of leviticus picking up today in chapter 11, verse 24.
And the law concludes with the general rule of holiness, and reasons for it v. Through the book of leviticus, people will understand the fundamental principles of faith and how to maintain their life to be holy. Paul calls the church the israel of god galatians 6. Ye shall be holy by this he gives them to understand, that all these cautions about eating or touching these creatures was not for any real. Leviticus tells what god leads his people into, 1 a life full of gods own presence. The concept of sanctification in the book of leviticus. New testament writers quote the book of leviticus over 15 times. A commentary on the book of leviticus expository and practical. The beauty of book by book is that it offers not only great biblical depth, but also flexibility of approach to study. New international commentary on the old testament nicot gordon j. Read leviticus commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. In leviticus, work is one of the most important arenas where god is present with israel, and god is still present with his people in our work today.
Israels sacrificial system leviticus 110 the dwelling of god in the community leviticus 110 the whole people of god at work leviticus 110 the significance of the guilt offering leviticus. One could translate the verb offers, but this becomes awkward and, in fact, inaccurate in some passages. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus 11 and more. And the lord spake unto moses and to aaron, saying unto them, 2. 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. The book of leviticus new international commentary on the.
Leviticus is called the book of atonement leviticus 16. Unlocking the old testament part 11 leviticus 2 youtube. Genesis is the book of beginnings, exodus the book of redemption, and leviticus the book of atonement and a holy walk. 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. Leviticus 11 and the lord spoke to moses and aaron. Norman geisler defines holiness, theologically, as meaning that god. Home bible commentaries matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible leviticus. Hence they must abstain from all these objects of defilement which mar that holy communion. The book of leviticus, chapter 11 king james bible. How many christians have purposed to read through the entire bible and made it through genesis and exodus only to get bogged down in this seemingly obscure collection of ceremonial laws and. Jewish children once commenced their biblical studies with the book of leviticus. What is the meaning of the strange fire in leviticus 10.
Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat. Every picture pointed forward to the work of jesus christ. Study leviticus 11 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Leviticus, that is, the levitical book, is the name by which this portion of the law of moses has always been called by the hellenistic jews and the christian church. A commentary on the book of leviticus bonar, andrew a. In these passages, either he lists specific animals that are clean or unclean, or he provides us with instructions about how to determine if an animal is clean or unclean. Leviticus and work bible commentary theology of work. Ask students to follow along, looking for one reason the lord commanded the israelites not to eat certain animals. God draws a clear connection between obeying the kosher laws and sustaining a status of holiness. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for i am holy. Their lord, and therefore had a right to enjoin them what laws he pleased concerning their food. Speak unto the children of israel, saying, these are the beasts which ye shall eat among all the beasts that are on the earth.
Watch our overview video on the book of leviticus, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Leviticus 11, new international version niv the bible app. Neither shall you defile yourselves with any creeping thing that creeps on the earth. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 11. Leviticus is also central to jesus teaching and the rest of the new testament. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and r be holy, for i am holy. As the lord who is their god is himself holy, his people, in order to enjoy perfect communion with him, must also be holy. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus and more. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground. With critical notes this book, a commentary on the book of leviticus.
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