Leviticus
Orthodox Bible · Old Testament · 27 chapters · LXX
About Leviticus
Leviticus is the priestly handbook of the Sinai covenant — laws of sacrifice, purity, festivals, and holiness that teach Israel how to live as God's distinct people.
Frequently asked about Leviticus
- Why is Leviticus so focused on sacrifice?
- Sacrifice dramatized the cost of sin and pointed forward to a final atonement; Hebrews 10 reads these rituals as a shadow fulfilled in Christ.
- Are Christians bound by Leviticus today?
- Most traditions distinguish ceremonial laws (fulfilled in Christ) from moral principles (still binding). 'Love your neighbor' (19:18) is quoted directly by Jesus.
- What is the Day of Atonement?
- Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16) is the annual day when the high priest entered the Most Holy Place to atone for the nation's sins.