Leviticus 17:9 Made Simple

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

This verse is part of God's instructions to the Israelites about proper sacrifice procedures during their wilderness journey. The 'tabernacle of the congregation' was the portable sanctuary where God's presence dwelt among His people. These rules were given to prevent the Israelites from offering sacrifices to foreign gods or demons in unauthorized places, which had been a problem.

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