| Testament: | Old |
| Description: | Leviticus is the third book of the Bible and primarily focuses on laws and rituals of the Israelite priesthood, including regulations for offerings, atonement, and purity. It serves as a manual for the Levitical priests and contains instructions for maintaining holiness and worship in the community. |
| Chapters: | 1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 |
| Author name: | Moses |
| Written date: | Around 1445-1405 BC |
| Location: | Likely written in the wilderness |
| Genre: | Law/Instruction |
| Chapter count: | 27 |
| Verse count: | 859 |
| Language: | Hebrew |
| Audience: | The people of Israel |
| Theme: | Laws, offerings, and rituals for the holiness of God's people |
| Key verses: | Leviticus 17:11; Leviticus 19:18; Leviticus 20:26 |
| Summary: | Leviticus is the third book of the Bible and primarily provides instructions for the Levitical priesthood, laws for offerings, and regulations to maintain ritual purity and holiness. |
| Outline: | I. Laws on Offerings and Sacrifices (1:1-7:38)
II. The Consecration of Aaron and His Sons (8:1-10:20)
III. Laws on Purity and Impurity (11:1-15:33)
IV. The Day of Atonement (16:1-34)
V. Laws on Moral and Ritual Holiness (17:1-27:34) |