King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
What man soever [there be] of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth [it] out of the camp,
Complete Jewish Bible:
'When someone from the community of Isra'el slaughters an ox, lamb or goat inside or outside the camp
Berean Standard Bible:
‘Anyone from the house of Israel who slaughters an ox, a lamb, or a goat in the camp or outside of it
American Standard Version:
What man soever there be of the house of Israel, that killeth an ox, or lamb, or goat, in the camp, or that killeth it without the camp,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
What{H376} man{H376} soever there be of the house{H1004} of Israel{H3478}, that killeth{H7819} an ox{H7794}, or lamb{H3775}, or goat{H5795}, in the camp{H4264}, or that killeth{H7819} it out{H2351} of the camp{H4264},
Cross-References (KJV):
Deuteronomy 12:20
- When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.
Deuteronomy 12:22
- Even as the roebuck and the hart is eaten, so thou shalt eat them: the unclean and the clean shall eat [of] them alike.
Leviticus 17:8
- And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man [there be] of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,
Deuteronomy 12:26
- Only thy holy things which thou hast, and thy vows, thou shalt take, and go unto the place which the LORD shall choose:
Deuteronomy 12:27
- And thou shalt offer thy burnt offerings, the flesh and the blood, upon the altar of the LORD thy God: and the blood of thy sacrifices shall be poured out upon the altar of the LORD thy God, and thou shalt eat the flesh.
Leviticus 17:15
- And every soul that eateth that which died [of itself], or that which was torn [with beasts, whether it be] one of your own country, or a stranger, he shall both wash his clothes, and bathe [himself] in water, and be unclean until the even: then shall he be clean.
Deuteronomy 12:11
- Then there shall be a place which the LORD your God shall choose to cause his name to dwell there; thither shall ye bring all that I command you; your burnt offerings, and your sacrifices, your tithes, and the heave offering of your hand, and all your choice vows which ye vow unto the LORD:
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Commentary for Leviticus 17:3
1. Themes of Leviticus 17:3:
- Sacrificial Rituals: The verse emphasizes the importance of proper sacrificial procedures within the Israelite community.
- Centralization of Worship: It underscores the requirement that all offerings be brought to the Tabernacle, the central place of worship, rather than being slaughtered or sacrificed elsewhere.
- Holiness and Obedience: The commandment reflects the broader theme of holiness in Leviticus, where adherence to God's laws is crucial for the Israelites to maintain their covenantal relationship with Him.
- Atonement and Forgiveness: By following the correct sacrificial process, the people could atone for their sins and receive forgiveness.
2. Historical Context:
- The book of Leviticus is part of the Pentateuch, traditionally attributed to Moses. It contains laws and rituals given to the Israelites after their Exodus from Egypt and during their time in the wilderness, before entering the Promised Land.
- The Israelites were transitioning from a nomadic to a more settled lifestyle. The regulations in Leviticus were intended to establish a distinct identity and ensure that their religious practices were separate from those of the surrounding nations.
- The centralization of worship was a significant shift from the more decentralized practices that may have been common among the Israelites or in the surrounding cultures.
- The strict guidelines for sacrifices and offerings were part of a larger system of worship and legal practices designed to maintain the purity and holiness of the community, which was essential for their relationship with God.
In summary, Leviticus 17:3 is a reflection of the importance of centralized worship and adherence to sacrificial laws as a means of maintaining the sanctity of the Israelite community in accordance with God's commands during their wilderness journey.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H376
There are 1507 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִישׁ
Transliteration: ʼîysh
Pronunciation: eesh
Description: contracted for אֱנוֹשׁ (or perhaps rather from an unused root meaning to be extant); a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation); also, another, any (man), a certain, [phrase] champion, consent, each, every (one), fellow, (foot-, husband-) man, (good-, great, mighty) man, he, high (degree), him (that is), husband, man(-kind), [phrase] none, one, people, person, [phrase] steward, what (man) soever, whoso(-ever), worthy. Compare אִשָּׁה. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H3478
There are 2229 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִשְׂרָאֵל
Transliteration: Yisrâʼêl
Pronunciation: yis-raw-ale'
Description: from שָׂרָה and אֵל; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity; Israel. - Strong's Number: H7819
There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁחַט
Transliteration: shâchaṭ
Pronunciation: shaw-khat'
Description: a primitive root; to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre); kill, offer, shoot out, slay, slaughter. - Strong's Number: H7794
There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שׁוֹר
Transliteration: shôwr
Pronunciation: shore
Description: from שׁוּר; a bullock (as a traveller); bull(-ock), cow, ox, wall (by mistake for שׁוּר). - Strong's Number: H3775
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּשֶׂב
Transliteration: keseb
Pronunciation: keh'-seb
Description: apparently by transposition for כֶּבֶשׂ; a young sheep; lamb. - Strong's Number: H5795
There are 74 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֵז
Transliteration: ʻêz
Pronunciation: aze
Description: from עָזַז; a she-goat (as strong), but masculine in plural (which also is used elliptically for goat's hair); (she) goat, kid. - Strong's Number: H4264
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַחֲנֶה
Transliteration: machăneh
Pronunciation: makh-an-eh'
Description: from חָנָה; an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army, whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts); army, band, battle, camp, company, drove, host, tents. - Strong's Number: H2351
There are 159 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חוּץ
Transliteration: chûwts
Pronunciation: khoots
Description: or (shortened) חֻץ; (both forms feminine in the plural) from an unused root meaning to sever; properly, separate by awall, i.e. outside, outdoors; abroad, field, forth, highway, more, out(-side, -ward), street, without.