Leviticus

Laws and rituals for worship, holiness, and priestly duties

Old Testament 27 Chapters Author: Moses
Holiness Sacrifice Worship Purity

Chapters

Chapter 1

Burnt Offering

The Burnt Offering

God gives instructions for the burnt offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 1:3, Leviticus 1:4, Leviticus 1:9

Burnt Offering Without Blemish Accepted Atonement
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Chapter 2

Grain Offering

The Grain Offering

God gives instructions for the grain offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 2:1, Leviticus 2:2, Leviticus 2:13

Grain Offering Fine Flour Oil Frankincense
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Chapter 3

Peace Offering

The Peace Offering

God gives instructions for the peace offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 3:1, Leviticus 3:3, Leviticus 3:5

Peace Offering Without Blemish Hand Blood
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Chapter 4

Sin Offering

The Sin Offering

God gives instructions for the sin offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 4:2, Leviticus 4:3, Leviticus 4:20

Sin Offering Unintentionally Anointed Priest Guilt
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Chapter 5

Guilt

The Guilt Offering

God gives instructions for the guilt offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 5:5, Leviticus 5:6, Leviticus 5:15

Guilt Confess Compensation Atonement
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Chapter 6

Law

The Law of the Burnt Offering

Additional laws for the burnt offering and grain offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 6:9, Leviticus 6:12, Leviticus 6:13

Law Burnt Offering Fire Continually
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Chapter 7

Law

The Law of the Guilt Offering

Additional laws for the guilt offering and peace offering

Key Verses: Leviticus 7:1, Leviticus 7:6, Leviticus 7:11

Law Guilt Offering Most Holy Fat
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Chapter 8

Consecration

Consecration of Aaron and His Sons

Moses consecrates Aaron and his sons as priests

Key Verses: Leviticus 8:2, Leviticus 8:6, Leviticus 8:30

Consecration Aaron Garments Anointing Oil
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Chapter 9

First Offerings

Aaron's First Offerings

Aaron offers his first sacrifices as high priest

Key Verses: Leviticus 9:4, Leviticus 9:6, Leviticus 9:22

First Offerings Peace Offerings Glory Appear
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Chapter 10

Unauthorized Fire

The Death of Nadab and Abihu

Nadab and Abihu are killed for offering unauthorized fire

Key Verses: Leviticus 10:1, Leviticus 10:2, Leviticus 10:3

Unauthorized Fire Censer Incense Consumed
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Chapter 11

Clean Animals

Clean and Unclean Animals

God gives laws about clean and unclean animals

Key Verses: Leviticus 11:2, Leviticus 11:3, Leviticus 11:44

Clean Animals Hoof Chew Cud Holy
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Chapter 12

Childbirth

Purification After Childbirth

Laws for purification after giving birth

Key Verses: Leviticus 12:2, Leviticus 12:4, Leviticus 12:7

Childbirth Unclean Purifying Sanctuary
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Chapter 13

Leprosy

Laws About Leprosy

Laws for identifying and dealing with leprosy

Key Verses: Leviticus 13:2, Leviticus 13:3, Leviticus 13:45

Leprosy Skin Priest Torn Clothes
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Chapter 14

Cleansing

Laws for Cleansing Lepers

Procedures for cleansing those healed of leprosy

Key Verses: Leviticus 14:2, Leviticus 14:4, Leviticus 14:7

Cleansing Leprosy Priest Clean Birds
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Chapter 15

Discharge

Laws About Bodily Discharges

Laws for dealing with various bodily discharges

Key Verses: Leviticus 15:2, Leviticus 15:19, Leviticus 15:31

Discharge Unclean Blood Menstrual
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Chapter 16

Atonement

The Day of Atonement

God establishes the annual Day of Atonement for Israel's sins

Key Verses: Leviticus 16:30, Leviticus 16:34, Leviticus 16:15

Atonement Forgiveness High Priest Sacrifice
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Chapter 17

Sacrifice

The Place of Sacrifice

Laws about where sacrifices may be offered

Key Verses: Leviticus 17:3, Leviticus 17:4, Leviticus 17:11

Sacrifice Camp Tent of Meeting Bloodguilt
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Chapter 18

Close Relatives

Unlawful Sexual Relations

Laws prohibiting various forms of sexual immorality

Key Verses: Leviticus 18:2, Leviticus 18:6, Leviticus 18:24

Close Relatives Uncover Nakedness Unclean Nations
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Chapter 19

Holiness

Laws of Holiness

God calls Israel to be holy and gives laws for righteous living

Key Verses: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 19:18, Leviticus 19:15

Holiness Love Justice Righteousness
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Chapter 20

Molech

Punishments for Sexual Sins

Punishments for various sexual sins and abominations

Key Verses: Leviticus 20:2, Leviticus 20:7, Leviticus 20:26

Molech Death Stone Holy
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Chapter 21

Priests

Holiness of Priests

Laws for priests to maintain holiness

Key Verses: Leviticus 21:1, Leviticus 21:6, Leviticus 21:8

Priests Unclean Dead Sanctify
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Chapter 22

Holy Things

Acceptable Offerings

Laws about what makes offerings acceptable

Key Verses: Leviticus 22:2, Leviticus 22:3, Leviticus 22:20

Holy Things Profane Offspring Approach
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Chapter 23

Appointed Feasts

Appointed Feasts

Laws for the appointed feasts and holy days

Key Verses: Leviticus 23:2, Leviticus 23:4, Leviticus 23:44

Appointed Feasts Holy Convocations Proclaim Time
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Chapter 24

Olive Oil

Oil and Bread for the Lampstand

Laws for the lampstand oil and bread of the Presence

Key Verses: Leviticus 24:2, Leviticus 24:3, Leviticus 24:8

Olive Oil Light Lamp Statute
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Chapter 25

Sabbath Year

The Sabbath Year and Jubilee

Laws for the Sabbath year and year of jubilee

Key Verses: Leviticus 25:4, Leviticus 25:10, Leviticus 25:17

Sabbath Year Solemn Rest Jubilee Liberty
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Chapter 26

Walk

Blessings and Curses

Blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience

Key Verses: Leviticus 26:3, Leviticus 26:12, Leviticus 26:14

Walk Statutes Commandments Rains
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Chapter 27

Special Vow

Vows and Dedications

Laws about vows and dedicating things to the Lord

Key Verses: Leviticus 27:2, Leviticus 27:8, Leviticus 27:28

Special Vow Shekel Sanctuary Value
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About Leviticus

Laws and rituals for worship, holiness, and priestly duties

Testament

Old Testament

Author

Moses