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Leviticus 17:9

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
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.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if someone doesn't bring their sacrifice to the entrance of the meeting tent to offer it to the LORD, that person will be completely separated from their community.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is establishing that all sacrifices must be brought to the proper place of worship, and anyone who ignores this rule will be cut off from the community.

📚 Historical Context

In the time of Moses, God gave the Israelites detailed laws about worship as part of the covenant at Mount Sinai, emphasizing the need to avoid pagan practices from surrounding cultures. Leviticus 17 specifically addresses sacrifices, requiring that all offerings be brought to the entrance of the Tabernacle to ensure they were dedicated properly to God and not to idols. This regulation helped maintain the holiness of the community and prevented the dilution of true worship.

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