Behind the various offerings lies a deep conviction that god is the lord of all creation. But all other flying creeping things, which have four feet, shall be an abomination unto you. Leviticus 18, king james version kjv the bible app. Leviticus 23 bible commentary wesleys explanatory notes. The special festivals the lord said to moses, tell the israelites. The lords appointed times are festivals and holy days that commemorate significant times and events in israels history. And whosoever beareth ought of the carcass of them shall wash his clothes, and be unclean until the even. It is a common theme within the bible, beginning with adam and eve.
It is part of the holiness code leviticus 1726 and its sexual prohibitions are largely paralleled by leviticus 20, except that chapter has more emphasis on punishment. Leviticus chapter 23 coffmans commentary of the new. Lets take a look at these divisions within the book of leviticus since it is the book under examination. Israel shall not live as the egyptians and the canaanitesmarriages to many close relatives and others are forbiddenhomosexual behavior and other sexual perversions are an abominationthe land expels those nations that practice sexual abominations. Ye shall do no work therein so it runs in the general for the sabbath day, and for the day of expiation, leviticus 23. For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled. The rules are generally addressed to the israelites, except for the prohibition in chapter 20 against sacrificing children to moloch. Whatever the lord appointed them and commanded, whether contained in this chapter, or elsewhere. The major divisions of the chapter ending in those verses are further subdivided by the clause, this is a permanent rule for your descendants wherever you dwell leviticus 23. Speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, concerning the feasts of the lord, which ye shall proclaim to be holy convocations, even these are my feasts. Leviticus 23 erv the special festivals the lord said. Introduction121 speak to the sons of israel and say to them, the lords appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocationsmy appointed times are these. The feasts of the lord, which you shall proclaim to be holy convocations, these are my feasts. We can now look at the context, language and culture of leviticus and deuteronomy.
Leviticus 23 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Does leviticus mean homosexuality is an abomination. Abomination is an english term used to translate the biblical hebrew terms shiqquts and. That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you. Polyhedra and the abominations of leviticus the british. They list a variety of abominations which mostly contain those five instructions found in leviticus 18. Leviticus 18 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Leviticus chapter 18 kjv king james version 1 and the lord spake unto moses, saying. Hitherto the levitical law had been chiefly conversant about holy persons, holy things, and holy places. Enduring word bible commentary leviticus chapter 23. The following are the festivals of the lord, which you shall declare. Leviticus 23 nkjv feasts of the lord and the lord spoke bible. Leviticus chapter 18 coffmans commentary of the new. Bible king jamesleviticus wikisource, the free online library.
Read leviticus 18 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The beauty of book by book is that it offers not only great biblical depth, but also flexibility of approach to study. And the lord spake unto moses, saying, leviticus 18. You could be committing one right now, even if youre not gay. And the lord spoke to moses, saying, speak to the children of israel, and say to them. To understand the meaning of the word holy we are fortunate that we understand the hebrew language and do not rely upon translated texts.
Whether you are preparing to lead a small group, or study alone you will find many options open to you. You will announce the lords chosen festivals as holy meetings. Leviticus 18 the eighteenth chapter of the book of leviticus deals with a number of sexual activities considered abominable, including incest, bestiality and lying with a man as with a woman. Now when these things had been completed, the princes approached me, saying, the people of israel and the priests and the levites have not separated themselves from the peoples of the lands, according to their abominations, those of the canaanites, the hittites, the perizzites, the jebusites, the ammonites, the moabites, the egyptians and the amorites. Leviticus 23 commentary john gills exposition on the whole. It warns that eretz yisrael itself is so pure that it cannot tolerate abominable behavior, and will therefore expel any nation that defiles itself and the land, including the jewish people. Leviticus 23 niv bible the lord said to moses, speak to. All fowls that creep, going upon all four, shall be an abomination unto you. Paper read at professor douglass seminar, university college, london, 23 november 1976. Leviticus 18, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Chapter 18 page 108 leviticus contains instructions for various ceremonies and holidays, rules for behavior, penalties, responsibilities and guidance for ordinary issues in life.
The very ground they went upon did, as it were, groan under them, and was sick of them, and not easy till it had discharged itself of these enemies of the lord. An abomination in leviticus 18 gay marriage and the bible. A law against that which was the most unnatural idolatry, causing their children to pass through the fire to moloch, leviticus 18. In chapter 18 god says to israel, you shall not do what is done in the land of egypt where you lived, nor are you to do what is done in the land of canaan where i am bringing you, lev. This is important because the civil and ceremonial law are not in effect now, but the moral law is. Now we move into a section of the tanakh which gives the law for the israelite nation. Polyhedra and the abominations of leviticus volume 11 issue 3 david bloor. The chapter ends with an incredible, spiritual statement. Leviticus 23, new international version niv the bible app. There are two verses from leviticus that figure in the debates over the bible and homosexuality. Hence any piecemeal interpretation of the pollution rules of another culture is bound to fail. The abominations of leviticus by mary douglas 119 defilement is never an isolated event.
Leviticus 23 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. Leviticus 23 bible commentary matthew henry concise. Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith. Genesis shows us humanity ruined, exodus shows us humanity redeemed and leviticus shows us humanity worshiping. Leviticus 23 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 18 nabre chapter 18 laws concerning sexual. Here it divides this chapter into two parts detailing the spring festivals leviticus 23. It is a day of rest to honor the lord in all your homes. These commandments and expectations are spread throughout the torah first five books, but we focus on the book of leviticus for this discussion. The book of leviticus itself makes distinctions between laws that applied specifically to israel and laws that applied to all nations at all times. For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among.
If people would read the entire chapter they would see he is speaking about corrupt people judging followers of. Hello, im a detestable abomination looking at leviticus. More specifically, it presents the interpretation of k. The book of leviticus opens with god calling moses from the tabernacle. Also it invited to rejoice in god, and become strangers and pilgrims on earth, which was denoted by the feast of tabernacles, observed in the same month. It cannot occur except in view of a systematic ordering of ideas. For whosoever shall commit any of these abominations, even the souls that commit them shall be cut off from among their. Verses of leviticus chapter 18 king james bible verse. Leviticus chapter 18 verse by verse bible commentary. A law to preserve the honour of the marriagebed, that it should not be unseasonably used leviticus 18. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of leviticus in easy english. Sadly, dear reader, you have undoubtedly committed abominationclass sins in your life maybe as recently as at lunchtime. The seventh month, on the first day of the month, you shall keep a sabbath, a memorial, with the sound of trumpets, and it shall be called holy. 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.
The book of leviticus in the bible says that homosexuality is an abomination, and so it cant possibly be right for christians. Study the bible online using commentary on leviticus 23 and more. Leviticus was written around 1490 bc when the jews were coming out of a 4000 year period of captivity to the egyptians. The doings of the land of egyptthe land of canaan the worshipping of demons, beasts, preceding chapters, leviticus 17. Nay, to show that not only the creator is provoked, but the creation burdened, by such abominations as these, it is added leviticus 18. Leviticus 18 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Sabbath work for six days, but the seventh day, the sabbath, will be a special day of rest, a holy meeting. Though the yearly feasts were made more remarkable by general attendance at the sanctuary, yet these must not be observed more than the sabbath. The doings of the land of egypt the land of canaan the worshipping of demons, beasts, etc.
Sinai or tabernacle structure, focusing squarely on contract, exchange, and collective responsibility. You shall not lie down with a male, as with a woman. Leviticus, homosexuality, and abominations morning. Below is a partial list of these exiles as referenced in the bible. The book is a collection of sermons given by moses over a 40day period. Leviticus chapters 2327 free bible commentary in easy english. Speak unto the children of israel, and say unto them, i am the lord your god.
Leviticus 1820 new king james version nkjv laws of sexual morality. Leviticus is a deep book, with many spiritual truths for a deeper relationship but it also has many practical hygiene and sanitation lessons for the whole body. The book is largely concerned with abominations, largely dietary and sexual restrictions. Leviticus 23 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this versebyverse commentary contain gems of information found nowhere outside the ancient jewish writings. Chapter 25 sets out instructions pertaining to such matters as property, household management, and provision for the disadvantaged. Leviticus 18 new american bible revised edition nabre chapter 18.
Ultimately, the jews were indeed expelled from the land because of their sins. Contextually, chapter 17 is about blood atonement procedures, so that is for israel, not for everyone. Allowing the context to speak for itself clarifies why some laws should still be regarded today by all and why some should not. It contains laws about worship in general and rules and customs on ceremonies in consecrations and sacrificial offerings. Leviticus 23 laws concerning the altar of incense leviticus 24. All sin is defiling to the conscience, but these are sins that. Leviticus is a book about the rites of jewish liturgy. After the doings of the land of egypt, wherein ye dwelt, shall ye not do. Leviticus 1820 nkjv laws of sexual morality then the. The book of leviticus itself makes distinctions between laws that applied.