Leviticus 1:1-10:20 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

Observe here, 1. It is taken for granted that people would be inclined to bring offerings to the Lord. The very light of nature directs man, some way or other, to do honour to his Maker, and pay him homage as his Lord. Revealed religion supposes natural religion to be an ancient and early institution, since the fall had directed men to glorify God by sacrifice, which was an implicit acknowledgment of their having received all from God as creatures, and their having forfeited all to him as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

And the Lord called unto Moses ,.... Or "met him", as the phrase is rendered in Numbers 23:4 . The word ויקרא , translated "called", the last letter of it is written in a very small character, to show, as the Jews F2 Vid. Buxtorf. Tiberias, c. 15. p. 39. say, that he met him accidentally, and unawares to Moses: other mysteries they observe in it, as that it respects the modesty of Moses, who lessened himself, and got out of the way, that he might not have the government laid upon... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 1:1

And the Lord called unto Moses - From the manner in which this book commences, it appears plainly to be a continuation or the preceding; and indeed the whole is but one law, though divided into five portions, and why thus divided is not easy to be conjectured. Previously to the erection of the tabernacle God had given no particular directions concerning the manner of offering the different kinds of sacrifices; but as soon as this Divine structure was established and consecrated, Jehovah took... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 1:1

Verse 1 1.And the Lord called unto Moses. In these seven chapters Moses will treat generally of the sacrifices. But since we read of many things here, the use of which has passed away, and others, the grounds of which I do not understand, I intend to content myself with a brief summary, from whence, however, the reader may fully perceive that whatever has been left to us relative to the legal sacrifices is even now profitable, provided we are not too curious. Let those who choose to hunt for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

And the LORD called unto Moses . The first word of the verse, in the original Vayikra, meaning "and called," has been taken as the designation of the book in the Hebrew Bible. The title Leviticon, or Leviticus, was first adopted by the LXX ; to indicate that it had for its main subject the duties and functions appertaining to the chief house of the priestly tribe of Levi. The word "and" connects the third with the second book of the Pentateuch. God is spoken of in this and in the next... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

"And the Lord called unto Moses, and spake unto him out of the tabernacle of the congregation." This is the foundation on which the whole of positive religion is built up, the Divine voice speaking through a mediator, at an appointed place, and in a distinct, authoritative manner. Notice— I. THE DIVINE VOICE . "The Lord," Jehovah, that is, the God of revelation and covenant. 1 . The beginning of all true religion is the gracious manifestation of God. It is a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

The sacrificial system. The religion of Israel, as exhibited to us in the Law, bears at first sight a strange appearance, unlike what we should have expected. We read in it very little about a future life, and not much about repentance, faith, and prayer, but we find commanded an elaborate system of sacrifices, based upon a practice almost coeval with the Fall. I. SACRIFICE WAS USED IN ANTE - MOSAIC DAYS AS A MEANS OF APPROACH TO GOD . "In process of time it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

Sacrificature. The Book of Exodus closes with an account of the entrance of the Shechinah into the tabernacle; with the manner in which that sacred structure was enveloped by the cloud of the Divine presence; also that in which, by rising from the tabernacle, God gave his order for his people to march, and, by resting upon it, to halt and encamp. The Book of Leviticus is concerned with the revelations which God gave to Israel from this habitation of his holiness, in which the laws... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

God in special manifestation. Always and everywhere God has been revealing himself. There is no time when, no place where, men might not have "seen him who is invisible." Nowhere has he left himself without witness ( Acts 14:17 ). Always might "his eternal power and Godhead have been understood" ( Romans 1:20 ). But the eyes of man were blinded, and his "foolish heart was darkened," so that by his own wisdom he knew not God. It is certain that he would have remained in ignorance but... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-9

The greatness of God. Too wide a field lessens the thoroughness of observation. Hence it is allowable and advantageous to distinguish in thought what is in reality inseparable, in order, by fixing the attention upon certain parts, to acquire a better knowledge of the whole. Such a method recommends itself in dealing with the attributes of God. To attempt to comprehend them all in one glance is, if not impossible, at least of little result in increasing our acquaintance with His character.... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 1:1

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Leviticus 1:1-2

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