Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version and does not bring it to the entrance to the tent of meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD must be cut off from the people of Israel. New Living Translation but does not bring it to the entrance of the Tabernacle to offer it to the LORD, that person will be cut off from the community. English Standard Version and does not bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting to offer it to the LORD, that man shall be cut off from his people. Berean Standard Bible but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people. King James Bible And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people. New King James Version and does not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of meeting, to offer it to the LORD, that man shall be cut off from among his people. New American Standard Bible and does not bring it to the doorway of the tent of meeting to offer it to the LORD, that person also shall be cut off from his people. NASB 1995 and does not bring it to the doorway of the tent of meeting to offer it to the LORD, that man also shall be cut off from his people. NASB 1977 and does not bring it to the doorway of the tent of meeting to offer it to the LORD, that man also shall be cut off from his people. Legacy Standard Bible and does not bring it to the doorway of the tent of meeting to offer it to Yahweh, that man also shall be cut off from his people. Amplified Bible and does not bring it to the doorway of the Tent of Meeting to offer it to the LORD shall be cut off from his people [excluding him from the atonement made for them]. Christian Standard Bible but does not bring it to the entrance to the tent of meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that person is to be cut off from his people. Holman Christian Standard Bible but does not bring it to the entrance to the tent of meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that person must be cut off from his people.” American Standard Version and bringeth it not unto the door of the tent of meeting, to sacrifice it unto Jehovah; that man shall be cut off from his people. Contemporary English Version except at the entrance to the sacred tent. If you do, you will no longer belong to my people. English Revised Version and bringeth it not unto the door of the tent of meeting, to sacrifice it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from his people. GOD'S WORD® Translation but do not bring them to the entrance of the tent of meeting to offer them to the LORD, they must be excluded from the people. Good News Translation as an offering to the LORD anywhere except at the entrance of the Tent shall no longer be considered God's people. International Standard Version to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting, but fails to bring it to offer it to the LORD, that person is to be eliminated from contact with his people." Majority Standard Bible but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people. NET Bible but does not bring it to the entrance of the Meeting Tent to offer it to the LORD--that person will be cut off from his people. New Heart English Bible and doesn't bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting, to sacrifice it to the LORD; that man shall be cut off from his people. Webster's Bible Translation And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it to the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people. World English Bible and doesn’t bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to Yahweh, that man shall be cut off from his people. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand does not bring it in to the opening of the Tent of Meeting to make it to YHWH—that man has been cut off from his people. Young's Literal Translation and unto the opening of the tent of meeting doth not bring it in to make it to Jehovah -- that man hath been cut off from his people. Smith's Literal Translation And at the door of the tent of appointment brought it not to do it to Jehovah; and that man was cut off from his people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, that it may be offered to the Lord, shall perish from among his people. Catholic Public Domain Version and who does not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, so that it may be offered to the Lord, shall pass away from his people. New American Bible without bringing it to the entrance of the tent of meeting to offer it to the LORD, shall be cut off from the people. New Revised Standard Version and does not bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting, to sacrifice it to the LORD, shall be cut off from the people. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd does not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation to offer it to the LORD, that man shall be cut off from among his people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And will not bring it to the door of the Time Tabernacle to offer it before LORD JEHOVAH, that man shall be cut off from within his people. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917and bringeth it not unto the door of the tent of meeting, to sacrifice it unto the LORD, even that man shall be cut off from his people. Brenton Septuagint Translation and shall not bring it to the door of the tabernacle of witness to sacrifice it to the Lord, that man shall be destroyed from among his people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Place of Sacrifice…8Tell them that if anyone from the house of Israel or any foreigner living among them offers a burnt offering or a sacrifice 9but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people. Cross References Deuteronomy 12:13-14 Be careful not to offer your burnt offerings in just any place you see; / you must offer them only in the place the LORD will choose in one of your tribal territories, and there you shall do all that I command you. Deuteronomy 12:5-7 Instead, you must seek the place the LORD your God will choose from among all your tribes to establish as a dwelling for His Name, and there you must go. / To that place you are to bring your burnt offerings and sacrifices, your tithes and heave offerings, your vow offerings and freewill offerings, as well as the firstborn of your herds and flocks. / There, in the presence of the LORD your God, you and your households shall eat and rejoice in all you do, because the LORD your God has blessed you. 1 Samuel 15:22 But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. Isaiah 1:11-15 “What good to Me is your multitude of sacrifices?” says the LORD. “I am full from the burnt offerings of rams and the fat of well-fed cattle; I take no delight in the blood of bulls and lambs and goats. / When you come to appear before Me, who has required this of you—this trampling of My courts? / Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. ... Jeremiah 7:21-23 This is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: Add your burnt offerings to your other sacrifices and eat the meat yourselves! / For when I brought your fathers out of the land of Egypt, I did not merely command them about burnt offerings and sacrifices, / but this is what I commanded them: Obey Me, and I will be your God, and you will be My people. You must walk in all the ways I have commanded you, so that it may go well with you. Amos 5:21-24 “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ... Malachi 1:10 “Oh, that one of you would shut the temple doors, so that you would no longer kindle useless fires on My altar! I take no pleasure in you,” says the LORD of Hosts, “and I will accept no offering from your hands. 1 Kings 8:29-30 May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive. 2 Chronicles 7:12 the LORD appeared to him at night and said to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for Myself as a house of sacrifice. Psalm 50:8-15 I do not rebuke you for your sacrifices, and your burnt offerings are ever before Me. / I have no need for a bull from your stall or goats from your pens, / for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. ... Matthew 5:23-24 So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, / leave your gift there before the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. Matthew 15:9 They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’” Mark 7:7 They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ John 4:23-24 But a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him. / God is Spirit, and His worshipers must worship Him in spirit and in truth.” Acts 7:48-50 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: / ‘Heaven is My throne and the earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me, says the Lord, or where will My place of repose be? / Has not My hand made all these things?’ Treasury of Scripture And brings it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it to the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people. Leviticus 17:4 And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer an offering unto the LORD before the tabernacle of the LORD; blood shall be imputed unto that man; he hath shed blood; and that man shall be cut off from among his people: Jump to Previous Congregation Cut Door Doorway Entrance Meeting Offer Offering Opening Sacrifice Tabernacle TentJump to Next Congregation Cut Door Doorway Entrance Meeting Offer Offering Opening Sacrifice Tabernacle TentLeviticus 17 1. The blood of slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the tabernacle door7. They must not offer to idols 10. All eating of blood is forbidden 15. and of all that dies by itself, or is torn but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting This phrase emphasizes the centralization of worship in ancient Israel. The Tent of Meeting, also known as the Tabernacle, was the designated place for sacrifices, symbolizing God's presence among His people. This requirement prevented unauthorized altars and pagan practices. The Tent of Meeting was a portable sanctuary used during the Israelites' wilderness journey, highlighting the importance of communal worship and obedience to God's instructions. to sacrifice it to the LORD that man must be cut off from his people Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who established the laws and commandments for His people. 2. Moses The prophet and leader through whom God delivered the laws to the Israelites. 3. The Israelites The chosen people of God, who were given specific instructions on worship and sacrifices. 4. The Tent of Meeting (Tabernacle) The designated place for worship and sacrifices, symbolizing God's presence among His people. 5. Sacrifices Offerings made to God as acts of worship, atonement, and thanksgiving. Teaching Points Centralization of WorshipGod established a specific place for sacrifices to ensure unity and purity in worship. This teaches us the importance of gathering together as a community of believers to worship God in spirit and truth. Obedience to God's Commands The requirement to bring sacrifices to the Tent of Meeting underscores the importance of obedience in our relationship with God. We are called to follow His commands and approach Him on His terms, not ours. The Seriousness of Worship The consequence of being "cut off" for not following God's instructions highlights the seriousness of worship. We must approach God with reverence and respect, understanding the gravity of our actions. Christ as the Fulfillment The sacrificial system points to Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice. Our worship now centers on Christ's finished work on the cross, and we are called to live lives of gratitude and holiness in response. Community Accountability The communal aspect of worship in the Old Testament reminds us of our responsibility to hold each other accountable in our faith journey, encouraging one another to remain faithful to God's commands. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew but does notלֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no bring יְבִיאֶ֔נּוּ (yə·ḇî·’en·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go it to וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to the entrance פֶּ֜תַח (pe·ṯaḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6607: An opening, door, entrance way to the Tent אֹ֤הֶל (’ō·hel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 168: A tent of Meeting מוֹעֵד֙ (mō·w·‘êḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4150: Appointed time, place, or meeting to sacrifice לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make it אֹת֖וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case to the LORD, לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel that הַה֖וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are man הָאִ֥ישׁ (hā·’îš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person must be cut off וְנִכְרַ֛ת (wə·niḵ·raṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant from among his people. מֵעַמָּֽיו׃ (mê·‘am·māw) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Links Leviticus 17:9 NIVLeviticus 17:9 NLT Leviticus 17:9 ESV Leviticus 17:9 NASB Leviticus 17:9 KJV Leviticus 17:9 BibleApps.com Leviticus 17:9 Biblia Paralela Leviticus 17:9 Chinese Bible Leviticus 17:9 French Bible Leviticus 17:9 Catholic Bible OT Law: Leviticus 17:9 And doesn't bring it to the door (Le Lv Lev.) |
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