The unique laws of the metzora have established that, despite the fact that his contamination is manifested in a change on his body, it was caused by his degraded spiritual condition. Being alone outside the camp gives him the opportunity to reflect on his deficiencies and to repent so that he can once more become worthy of becoming part of …
Shemini (Eighth)
Leviticus 9:4 Also a bullock and a ram for peace offerings to sacrifice before יהוה; and a grain offering mixed with oil. To day יהוה will appear to you. C-MATS Question: How would יהוה appear to the people? The degree of Shechinah [Divine Presence] that their offerings would bring about was manifested by the descent of a Heavenly fire which …
TZAV (command)
Leviticus 6:8 And יהוה spoke to Moses saying, 9 Command אֶת־ Aaron וְאֶת־ and his sons saying, זֹאת This is the Torah (law) of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because it will be burning upon the altar all night until morning, in this way the fire of the altar will be kept burning. C-MATS Question: How was …
VAYIKRA (and he called)
The word Leviticus means And He Called and the author of the Book is Moses. The Book of Leviticus does not state when it was written but the date of authorship is likely between 1450 and 1400 B.C., which is the approximate time that Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and the approximate time of Moses death. Leviticus 1:1 …