Leviticus 2:13 states that every offering in the Temple must be brought with salt. And that God made a covenant with salt. What is the nature of this covenant?
Vayikra – Leviticus
The focus of this book is the divine service in the Tabernacle. The book describes which offerings to bring and who is qualified to bring them. There is also an emphasis on the holiness required for divine service.
Leviticus 21:9 – The Daughter of a Priest
The Jewish priests, the descendants of Aaron, have a special sanctity that they are expected to live up to. Even the daughter of a priest after she is married should uphold that sanctity.
Leviticus 17:11 – Blood on the Altar
God commanded the Jewish people to slaughter some animals as sacrifices. He also permits animals to be slaughtered for food. But the Jewish people are not permitted to eat the animal’s blood.
Leviticus 13:12-14 – Pure Tzara’at
Leviticus 13 and 14 discuss the laws of an affliction called tzara’at, often translated as leprosy. A person with tzara’at is unclean. But if the the affliction covers the entire body, then the person is clean. Why?
Leviticus 10:8-11 – To Distinguish
Leviticus 10 begins with the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadav and Abihu. Then God speaks to Aaron.
Leviticus 26:29 – Cannibals Rejoice?
In Leviticus 26 God tells the Jewish people the blessings they will enjoy when they observe His commandments.
Leviticus 25:10 – The Jubilee Year
These days we’re all familiar with the idea of rebooting a computer. It turns out God provides the Jewish people with a way to reboot.
Leviticus 23:15-16 – When is Shavuot?
The Torah tells us the date for every festival except for Shavuot. Why isn’t the time of Shavuot clearly stated?
Leviticus 19:28 – The Tattoo
Tattoos may be cute, whimsical, and even beautiful. And they are extremely popular. But, what does the Torah say about a Jew having a tattoo?
Leviticus 16:8 – What is Azazel?
On Yom Kippur two goats are placed before the High Priest. He draws lots and designates one goat for the Lord and the other goat for Azazel. Who or what is Azazel?