Leviticus is a manual for priests explaining how to perform their duties. For some of the laws in Leviticus and their purpose? Check here for cultural understanding.
- Leviticus 7:26-7
- Does this verse support the Jehovah's Witnesses' doctrine against blood transfusion?
- Leviticus 11:5-6
- Leviticus 11:19
- Leviticus 11:21-23
- Is the Bible wrong about insects having four feet?
- Leviticus 15:24, 20:18
- What is the penalty for sexual relations during menstruation? 15:24 says a man will be unclean for seven days; 20:18 says both man and woman will be cut off from the people. However, the context for 15:24 is set by 15:19: "And if a woman have an issue..." The matter is conditional, whereas in 20:18 it is in the context of intentional relations (as incest). 15:24 refers to an incident that happens when menstruation is unexpected, whereas 20:18 refers to sexual relations at a time when it is known to be happening.
- Leviticus 17:11
- Do Christians misunderstand the Jewish principles of atonement?
- Leviticus 17:15
- Is the law contradictory about eating carrion?
- Leviticus 18:22, 20:13
- Does Leviticus condemn homosexuality?
- Leviticus 19:28
- Silly complaint: "Why does God care so much about tattoos???"
- Leviticus 21:21-2
- On excrement disposal
- Leviticus 24:17
- How can God punish killing, yet order and perform so many killings? -- an exegesis of this famous command.
- Leviticus 25:17
- Fear God, or not?
- Leviticus 26:24
- Does this passage endorse cannibalism?