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Leviticus Chapter 21

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LEVITICUS

VAYIKRA

Leviticus (Vayikra in Hebrew), the third book in the Torah (First five books of Moses). Vayikra or Leviticus means “And G-d Called.”

Be enlightened in this book, that G-d is holy. Thus, requires him who comes or approaches G-d must be holy. Given this instruction, the Kohanim (Priests) are called to be intermediaries between G-d and the Children of Israel.

Offerings or sacrifices are elaborated in great lengths in the entire book of Leviticus. Now, does this aligns with how Jesus was offered? Let’s find out…

Chapter 21

Leviticus Chapter 21 Lays the Matter of Purity of the Priest and High Priest

There Truly Are Very Strict Rules And Regulations For The Priest And High Priest

This has all to do with matters of purity.

Some of which is not touching a dead body. Even coming near to it is prohibited by G-d Himself. For they are the only appointed people who bring offerings to G-d.

*Now, Jesus is regarded as High Priest in the Greek book – New Testament.

Assuming it is true, then he clearly violated this commandment. Since he came to Lazarus to bring him back to life, and other incidents that he committed the same violation of raising the dead back to life.

“Laws of Kohen (Priest)”
“Laws of Kohen Gadol (High Priest)”
“Disqualifying Blemishes”

Hashem said to Moses: Say to the Kohanim, the sons of Aaron, and tell them: Each of you shall not contaminate himself to a [dead] person among his people;
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They shall not make a bald spot on their heads, and they shall not shave an edge of their beard; and in their flesh they shall not cut a gash.
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They shall be holy to their God and they shall not desecrate the Name of their God; for the fire-offerings of Hashem, the food of their God, they offer, so they must remain holy.
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They shall not marry a woman who is a harlot or has been desecrated, and they shall not marry a woman who has been divorced by her husband; for each one is holy to his God.
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You shall sanctify him, for he offers the food of your God; he shall remain holy to you, for holy am I, Hashem, Who sanctifies you.
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The Kohen who is exalted above his brethren – upon whose head the anointment oil has been poured or who has been inaugurated to don the vestments – shall not leave his head unshorn and shall not rend his garments.
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He shall not come near any dead person; he shall not contaminate himself to his father or his mother.
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He shall not leave the Sanctuary and he shall not desecrate the Sanctuary of his God; for a crown – the oil of his God’s anointment – is upon him; I am Hashem.
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He shall marry a woman in her virginity. A widow, a divorcee, a desecrated woman, a harlot – he shall not marry these; only a virgin of his people shall he take as a wife.
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Speak to Aaron, saying: Any man of your offspring throughout their generations in whom there will be a blemish shall not come near to offer the food of his God.
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For any man in whom there is a blemish shall not approach: a man who is blind or lame or whose nose has no bridge, or who has one limb longer than the other;
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or in whom there will be a broken leg or a broken arm;
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or who has abnormally long eyebrows, or a membrane on his eye, or a blemish in his eye, or a dry skin eruption, or a moist skin eruption, or has crushed testicles.
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Any man from among the offspring of Aaron the Kohen who has a blemish shall not approach to offer the fire-offerings of Hashem; he has a blemish – the food of his God he shall not approach to offer.
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1 And the Lord said to Moses: Speak to the kohanim, the sons of Aaron, and say to them: Let none [of you] defile himself for a dead person among his people
2 except for his relative who is close to him, his mother, his father, his son, his daughter, his brother,
3 and for his virgin sister who is close to him, who was not [yet] with a man for her, he shall defile himself.
4 [But] a husband shall not defile himself for [a wife who causes] his desecration, [while she is] among his people.
5 They shall not make bald patches on their heads, nor shall they shave the edge of their beard, nor shall they make cuts in their flesh.
6 They shall be holy to their God, and they shall not desecrate their God’s Name, for they offer up the fire offerings of the Lord, the food offering of their God, so they shall be holy.
7 They shall not marry a woman who is a prostitute or who is desecrated, and they shall not marry a woman who is divorced from her husband for he [the kohen] is holy to his God.
8 You shall sanctify him, for he offers up the food offering of your God; he shall be holy to you, for I, the Lord Who sanctifies you, am holy.
9 If a kohen’s daughter becomes desecrated through adultery she desecrates her father; she shall be burned in fire.
10 And the kohen who is elevated above his brothers, upon whose head the anointment oil has been poured or who has been inaugurated to wear the garments he shall not leave his hair unshorn or rend his garments.
11 And he shall not come upon any dead bodies; he shall not defile himself for his father or his mother.
12 He shall not leave the Sanctuary, and he will not desecrate the holy things of his God, for the crown of his God’s anointing oil is upon him. I am the Lord.
13 He shall marry a woman in her virgin state.
14 A widow, a divorcee, a woman who is desecrated or a prostitute he shall not marry [any] of these. Only a virgin of his people may he take as a wife.
15 And he shall not desecrate his offspring among his people, for I am the Lord, Who sanctifies him.
16 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying,
17 Speak to Aaron, saying: Any man among your offspring throughout their generations who has a defect, shall not come near to offer up his God’s food.
18 For any man who has a defect should not approach: A blind man or a lame one, or one with a sunken nose or with mismatching limbs;
19 or a man who has a broken leg or a broken arm;
20 or one with long eyebrows, or a cataract, or a commingling in his eye; dry lesions or weeping sores, or one with crushed testicles
21 Any man among Aaron the kohen’s offspring who has a defect shall not draw near to offer up the Lord’s fire offerings. There is a defect in him; he shall not draw near to offer up his God’s food.
22 His God’s food from the most holy and from the holy ones, he may eat.
23 But he shall not come to the dividing curtain, nor shall he draw near to the altar, for he has a defect, and he shall not desecrate My holy things, for I am the Lord Who sanctifies them.
24 Moses told [this to] Aaron and his sons, and to all of the children of Israel.

 

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The book of Bereishit (“In the Beginning”), also known as Genesis, is the first book of the Torah and the Christian Old Testament. It tells the story of the creation of the world, the first humans and their descendants, and the formation of the Hebrews to the Israelites. The book traces the lineages of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, and includes accounts of notable events such as the Flood, the Tower of Babel, and the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Bereishit also explores the relationship between humans and G-d, as well as themes of faith, obedience, and divine providence. It lays the foundation for many key beliefs and practices in Jewish and Christian theology, and is still studied and revered by believers around the world today.
Shemot (“Names”), also known as Exodus, is the second book in the Hebrew Bible. It tells the story of how the Israelites were enslaved in Egypt and how G-d worked through Moses to deliver them from slavery. The book begins with the birth of Moses and his call from G-d to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Despite their many challenges, including the infamous plagues, the Israelites were ultimately delivered from Egypt and given the Torah (Ten Commandments) at Mount Sinai. The book concludes with the construction of the Tabernacle, a portable tent-like structure that became the center of Jewish worship. Shemot (Exodus) is a powerful narrative about G-d’s power, justice, and faithfulness, and it plays an important role in Jewish tradition and belief, and Christians alike.

Vayikra (“And G-d Called”) commonly known as Leviticus is the third book of the Torah. It predominantly focuses on the laws related to the offerings and sacrifices that the Israelites were supposed to make in the sanctuary. The book also outlines the various responsibilities and duties of the Kohanim (Priests) and Levites. Vayikra begins with G-d summoning Moses to the tent of meeting and instructing him about the different types of offerings, including burnt offerings, grain offerings, peace offerings, sin offerings, and guilt offerings. The book stresses the importance of atonement and purifying oneself before approaching G-d. It also speaks about the consequences of disobedience and the blessings that result from obedience to G-d’s commands. Leviticus (Vayikra) provides important insights into the Israelites’ religious practices and beliefs, reflecting deep reverence and connection to G-d.

The book of Numbers, Bamidbar in Hebrew (“In the Wilderness”) is the fourth book of the Torah and it primarily deals with the Israelites’ journeys in the wilderness and the period of 40 years during which they wandered in the desert. The book is named “Numbers” because it records two censuses of the Israelites taken by Moses, one at the beginning and one at the end of the 40-year period. The book also tells of numerous challenges and rebellions faced by Moses and the Israelites, including the story of the 12 spies sent to check out the Promised Land, the rebellion of Korah against Moses’ leadership, and the complaints of the Israelites about their hardships in the wilderness. Through all of these events, the book of Numbers emphasizes the importance of trusting G-d’s guidance and follows the Israelites as they prepare to finally enter and conquer the Promised Land.
The book of Deuteronomy, also known as Devarim in Hebrew (“Words”), is the fifth book of the Hebrew Bible or the Christian Old Testament. It contains a series of speeches by Moses to the Israelites, just before they are about to enter the promised land, which summarize and expand upon many of the laws and commandments given in the earlier books of the Torah. The word Deuteronomy literally means “second law,” indicating that Moses is rehearsing the law with the Israelites before they enter the land.
The book is often seen as a sort of farewell address by Moses, containing some of his final instructions and blessings to the people he has led for many years. It emphasizes the importance of following G-d’s commandments and remaining faithful to Him, while warning against the dangers of disobedience and idolatry. Overall, Deuteronomy serves as a significant text in the history of Judaism and Christianity, containing many of the foundational beliefs and values of these religions.
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