[1] 1:1 This continues the story in Ex. 40:34-35 where the Glory of the Lord filled the Meeting Tent and Moses was unable to enter.

[2] 1:1 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[3] 1:3 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[4] 1:4 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[5] 1:5 You Or, "They (the priests)." Also in verse 11.

[6] 1:5 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[7] 1:16 tail . inner parts Or "crop and its feathers."

[8] 2:1 frankincense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God. See "incense."

[9] 2:2 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[10] 2:3 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[11] 2:4 unleavened Referring to bread that is made without yeast or anything else to make it rise.

[12] 2:4 wafer A thin bread, like a cracker, made without yeast.

[13] 2:8 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[14] 2:10 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[15] 2:15 frankincense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God. See "incense."

[16] 3:1 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[17] 3:2 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[18] 3:2 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[19] 3:5 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[20] 4:3 anointed priest Special oil was poured on the priest's head to show that God chose him to serve. Here, this refers to the high priest. Also in verse 16.

[21] 4:3 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[22] 4:4 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[23] 4:6 Most Holy Place Literally, "holy of holies," the most important room in the Holy Tent or the Temple, where the Box of the Agreement was kept. It was like a throne room where God sat as king of Israel and where the high priest entered into his presence on the Day of Atonement.

[24] 4:7 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[25] 4:7 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[26] 4:7 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[27] 4:10 just as . fellowship offering See Lev. 3:1-5.

[28] 4:15 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[29] 4:20 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verses 26, 31, 35.

[30] 4:26 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[31] 5:1 oath A strong declaration that one will tell the truth or keep a promise, often using the name of God or something else known to be real or important.

[32] 5:2 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[33] 5:4 forget it Literally, "it is hid from him."

[34] 5:4 remember Literally, "know of."

[35] 5:6 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[36] 5:6 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verses 10, 13, 16; 6:7.

[37] 5:7 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[38] 5:9 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[39] 5:11 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l).

[40] 5:11 frankincense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God. See "incense."

[41] 5:15 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[42] 6:2 deposit Literally, "pledge" or "security." This is something like a down payment given as proof that something more important will be done.

[43] 6:9 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[44] 6:9 hearth The place on an altar or in a fireplace where a fire is burned.

[45] 6:9 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[46] 6:12 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[47] 6:14 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[48] 6:15 frankincense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God. See "incense."

[49] 6:16 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[50] 6:16 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[51] 6:17 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[52] 6:18 Whatever . holy Or, "Whoever touches these offerings will become holy." This might mean that anyone but the priests must die for touching the sacred food.

[53] 6:20 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[54] 6:20 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l).

[55] 6:22 anointed priests Special oil was poured on the priest's head to show that God chose him to serve. Here, this refers to the high priest.

[56] 6:25 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[57] 6:25 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[58] 6:25 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[59] 6:26 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[60] 6:28 bronze A type of metal made from copper mixed with tin. The Hebrew word can mean "copper," "brass," or "bronze."

[61] 6:30 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[62] 7:1 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[63] 7:2 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[64] 7:2 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[65] 7:7 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[66] 7:8 skin This was used for making leather.

[67] 7:11 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[68] 7:11 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[69] 7:12 unleavened Referring to bread that is made without yeast or anything else to make it rise.

[70] 7:12 wafer A thin bread, like a cracker, made without yeast.

[71] 7:19 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[72] 7:19 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[73] 7:29 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[74] 7:31 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[75] 7:33 the priest Literally, "him of the sons of Aaron."

[76] 7:35 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[77] 7:36 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[78] 7:37 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[79] 8:2 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[80] 8:2 unleavened Referring to bread that is made without yeast or anything else to make it rise.

[81] 8:3 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[82] 8:7 ephod A special vest (coat) worn by the Israelite high priest. See Ex. 28:6-14.

[83] 8:8 judgment pouch A piece of clothing like a bib or an apron that covered the high priest's chest. See Ex. 28:15-30.

[84] 8:8 Urim The Urim and Thummim were probably small stone, metal, or wooden pieces that the high priest kept in the judgment pouch he wore. They were used, perhaps like dice, to get answers from God. See Ex. 28:30.

[85] 8:8 Thummim See "Urim."

[86] 8:9 turban A head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the top part of the head or around a cap worn on the head.

[87] 8:9 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[88] 8:10 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[89] 8:11 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[90] 8:14 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[91] 8:15 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[92] 8:15 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verse 34.

[93] 8:18 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[94] 8:26 wafer A thin bread, like a cracker, made without yeast.

[95] 9:1 elders (Old Testament) Older men who were city leaders and helped make decisions for the people.

[96] 9:2 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[97] 9:2 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[98] 9:4 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[99] 9:5 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[100] 9:6 Glory of the Lord One of the forms God used when he appeared to people. It was like a bright, shining light. In the book of Numbers it might have been a bright light or a tall cloud.

[101] 9:7 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[102] 9:7 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[103] 9:7 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[104] 10:1 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[105] 10:3 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[106] 10:6 tear . hair Torn clothes and messed up hair showed a person was mourning (sad) for a dead person.

[107] 10:7 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[108] 10:7 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[109] 10:10 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[110] 10:10 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[111] 10:12 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[112] 10:12 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[113] 10:14 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[114] 10:16 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[115] 10:17 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[116] 10:18 Holy Place The room in the Holy Tent (Tabernacle) and in the Temple that was used by the Israelite priests to do their daily service for God.

[117] 10:19 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[118] 11:3 cud The food that is brought up from the stomach of some animals (like cattle) and chewed again. See Lev. 11.

[119] 11:4-6 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[120] 11:20 crawl Literally, "walk on four feet." Also in verse 23.

[121] 11:24 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[122] 11:26-27 cud The food that is brought up from the stomach of some animals (like cattle) and chewed again. See Lev. 11.

[123] 11:26-27 paws The soft feet with claws on certain animals.

[124] 11:26-27 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[125] 11:29 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[126] 11:32 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[127] 11:32 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[128] 11:39 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[129] 11:43 filthy Or, "hated." Not pure or not acceptable to God for worship.

[130] 12:2 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[131] 12:3 circumcise, circumcision Cutting off the foreskin of the male sex organ, which was done to every Jewish baby boy. It was a mark of the agreement God made with Abraham. Read Gen. 17:9-14.

[132] 12:4 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[133] 12:4 purification Being made clean or acceptable to God for worship.

[134] 12:5 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[135] 12:6 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[136] 12:6 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[137] 12:6 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[138] 12:6 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[139] 12:7-8 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[140] 13:2 leprosy A very bad skin disease. The word in the text has a broad sense, which may include many different types of skin disease.

[141] 13:3 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[142] 13:6 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[143] 13:12 skin disease Traditionally translated "leprosy," the Hebrew word means any of several diseases that cause rashes or sores on the skin.

[144] 13:29 scalp The skin on a person's head. Also in verse 42.

[145] 13:30 bad skin disease This could be leprosy, or it could be some other serious skin disease.

[146] 13:45 They must tear . wild This also showed that a person was very sad about something.

[147] 13:47-48 mildew A kind of fungus that often grows on cloth, leather, or wood that is in a warm, damp place. The Hebrew word also means "leprosy" or "skin disease."

[148] 13:47-48 linen Thread or cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant.

[149] 14:2 skin disease Traditionally translated "leprosy," the Hebrew word means any of several diseases that cause rashes or sores on the skin.

[150] 14:2 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[151] 14:4 hyssop A plant with fine branches and leaves used for sprinkling blood or water in cleansing ceremonies.

[152] 14:10 24 cups Literally, "3/10," probably meaning 3/10 of an ephah (6.6 l).

[153] 14:10 2/3 of a pint Literally, "1 log" (.3 l). Also in verse 21.

[154] 14:11 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[155] 14:11 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[156] 14:13 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[157] 14:13 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[158] 14:13 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[159] 14:18 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verses 19, 21, 29, 31, 53.

[160] 14:20 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[161] 14:21 8 cups Literally, "1/10 of an ephah" (2.2 l).

[162] 14:34 mildew A kind of fungus that often grows on cloth, leather, or wood that is in a warm, damp place. The Hebrew word also means "leprosy" or "skin disease."

[163] 14:36 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[164] 14:48 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[165] 14:49 hyssop A plant with fine branches and leaves used for sprinkling blood or water in cleansing ceremonies.

[166] 14:54 leprosy A very bad skin disease. The word in the text has a broad sense, which may include many different types of skin disease.

[167] 15:2 discharge Fluid from a person's body, including pus from sores, a man's semen, or a woman's period flow.

[168] 15:2 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[169] 15:13 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[170] 15:14 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[171] 15:15 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[172] 15:15 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[173] 15:30 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[174] 15:31 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[175] 16:1 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[176] 16:1 Two of Aaron's sons . Lord See Lev. 10:1-2.

[177] 16:2 Most Holy Place Literally, "holy of holies," the most important room in the Holy Tent or the Temple, where the Box of the Agreement was kept. It was like a throne room where God sat as king of Israel and where the high priest entered into his presence on the Day of Atonement.

[178] 16:2 mercy-cover The top part of the Box of the Agreement. The Hebrew word can mean "lid," "cover," or "the place where sins are atoned (covered, erased, or forgiven)."

[179] 16:2 Holy Box See "Box of the Agreement."

[180] 16:3 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[181] 16:3 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[182] 16:4 turban A head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the top part of the head or around a cap worn on the head.

[183] 16:6 purify Or, "make atonement." Also in verse 11.

[184] 16:7 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[185] 16:8 lots Stones, sticks, or bones used like dice for making decisions. See Prov. 16:33.

[186] 16:8 Azazel Or, "scapegoat." The exact meaning of this word or name is not known. Also in verse 10.

[187] 16:10 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins." Also in verses 24, 30.

[188] 16:12 firepan A small shovel used for removing ashes from an altar.

[189] 16:12 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[190] 16:13 Box that holds the Agreement Literally, "Testimony." See "Agreement" in the Word List.

[191] 16:19 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[192] 16:19 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[193] 16:26 to Azazel Or, "as a scapegoat." The meaning of this word or name is not known, but it seems to be that the goat "carried away" the sins of the people.

[194] 16:29 not eat food Literally, "humble yourselves."

[195] 16:31 humble yourselves This also means that the people were not supposed to eat any food on this day.

[196] 17:4 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[197] 17:4 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[198] 17:5 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[199] 17:6 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[200] 17:7 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[201] 17:8 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[202] 17:11 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[203] 17:15 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[204] 18:6 have sexual relations with Literally, "uncover the nakedness of." Also in verses 7, 9-12, 15-19.

[205] 18:8 sexual relations . father Literally, "She is the nakedness of your father." Husband and wife are like one person. See Gen. 2:24.

[206] 18:9 sister was born in your house Or, "household." If a man had many wives, each wife and her children had their own tent or part of the house. So this probably means a man was not supposed to have sexual relations with any of his father's daughters, whether sister or half-sister.

[207] 18:11 his wife This probably means "your stepmother."

[208] 18:16 sexual relations . brother Literally, "She is the nakedness of your brother."

[209] 18:19 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[210] 18:20 filthy Or, "polluted" or "unclean." Also in verses 23, 25, 27.

[211] 18:21 Molech A false god. This name is like the Hebrew word meaning "king."

[212] 18:24 unclean Or, "unacceptable." Not pure or not able to be used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[213] 19:3 special days of rest Or, "Sabbaths." This might mean Saturday, or it might mean all of the special days when the people were not supposed to work. Also in verse 30.

[214] 19:4 idol A statue of a false god that people worship. It can also mean anything that is more important to a person than God.

[215] 19:5 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[216] 19:5 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[217] 19:7 sacrifice . unclean Or, "offensive," "bad, or "rotten." This means the meat is not good to eat as part of a sacrifice.

[218] 19:8 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[219] 19:10 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[220] 19:13 Workers were paid at the end of each day for the work they did that day. See Mt. 20:1-16.

[221] 19:21 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[222] 19:22 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[223] 19:31 medium A person who tries to talk with the spirits of people who have died.

[224] 19:31 wizard A person who uses the power of Satan or evil spirits to do magic.

[225] 19:31 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[226] 19:32 leaders Or, "God."

[227] 20:2 Molech A false god. This name is like the Hebrew word meaning "king."

[228] 20:3 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[229] 20:3 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[230] 20:6 medium A person who tries to talk with the spirits of people who have died.

[231] 20:6 wizard A person who uses the power of Satan or evil spirits to do magic.

[232] 20:9 curse To ask for bad things to happen to a person or thing. As a noun it is a request for or warning about bad things to come.

[233] 20:9 they . death Literally, "his blood is on him."

[234] 20:11 They . death Literally, "Their blood is on them." Also in verses 12, 13, 16, 27.

[235] 20:11 man . father Literally, "he uncovered his father's nakedness."

[236] 20:17 sexual relations with each other Literally, "he sees her nakedness, and she sees his nakedness."

[237] 20:17 The man . sin Literally, "He will carry his guilt."

[238] 20:19 have sexual relations with Literally, "uncover the nakedness of." Also in verse 21.

[239] 20:19 incest Having sexual relations with a close relative.

[240] 20:19 You . sins Literally, "You will carry your guilt."

[241] 20:20 That man . children Literally, "They must bear their childlessness. They will die."

[242] 20:24 land filled . good things Literally, "land flowing with milk and honey."

[243] 20:25 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[244] 20:25 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[245] 20:26 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[246] 20:27 medium A person who tries to talk with the spirits of people who have died.

[247] 20:27 wizard A person who uses the power of Satan or evil spirits to do magic.

[248] 21:1 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[249] 21:3 unmarried Literally, "virgin," a girl who was never married and never had sexual relations.

[250] 21:4 Or, "A master must not become unclean for his people."

[251] 21:6 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[252] 21:10 anoint To pour a special oil on people or things to show that they have been chosen by God and set apart for a special work or purpose.

[253] 21:13 virgin A woman, especially a young woman, who is not married and has never had sexual relations.

[254] 21:15 people . children Or, "his children will not become unclean from the people."

[255] 21:18 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[256] 21:20 dwarfs A small person whose body stopped growing properly.

[257] 21:23 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[258] 22:4 bad skin disease This could be leprosy, or it could be some other serious skin disease. Also in verse 22.

[259] 22:4 discharge Fluid from a person's body, including pus from sores, a man's semen, or a woman's period flow.

[260] 22:4 clean Pure or acceptable. When used of animals, it means fit to be eaten. When used of people, it means fit to participate in the worship of God at the Tabernacle or Temple. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[261] 22:21 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[262] 23:2 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[263] 23:3 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[264] 23:4 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[265] 23:5 first month Nisan, the first month of the Jewish calendar. It was about mid-March to mid-April.

[266] 23:6 Festival of Unleavened Bread An important and holy week for the people of Israel and their descendants. In the time of the Old Testament it began the day after Passover, but by New Testament times the two festivals had become one. To prepare for it, the people threw out all their yeast and ate only bread without yeast for seven days."

[267] 23:6 unleavened Referring to bread that is made without yeast or anything else to make it rise.

[268] 23:8 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[269] 23:10 sheaf A stack of grain. Also in verses 12, 15.

[270] 23:11 Sunday morning Literally, "the morning after the Sabbath." Also in verse 15.

[271] 23:12 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[272] 23:13 16 cups Literally, "2/10 of an ephah" (4.4 l). Also in verse 17.

[273] 23:13 1 quart Literally, "1/4 hin" (.8 l).

[274] 23:18 burnt offering A gift to God. Usually these were animals that were killed and completely burned on the altar.

[275] 23:19 sin offering Or "purification offering," a sacrifice that was offered to God to remove impurities from sin and make a person fit to worship God.

[276] 23:19 fellowship offering An offering to God that was also eaten by the person giving the sacrifice and shared with others, especially during New Moon celebrations.

[277] 23:20 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[278] 23:24 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[279] 23:27 Day of Atonement Also called "Yom Kippur," a very important holy day for the people of Israel. On this day the high priest went into the Most Holy Place and performed the ceremony that made it pure and atoned for (covered or erased) the sins of the people. See Lev. 16:1-34; 23:26-32.

[280] 23:27 You must not eat food Literally, "You must humble yourselves." Also in verse 32.

[281] 23:28 make . pure Or, "make atonement." The Hebrew word means "to cover or erase a person's sins."

[282] 23:29 fast To live without food for a time of prayer or mourning.

[283] 23:32 evening following . month According to Jewish time, the day starts at sunset.

[284] 23:34 Festival of Shelters A special week each year when the Israelites, and later the Jews, lived in tents to remember that their people wandered in the desert for 40 years during the time of Moses.

[285] 23:35 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[286] 23:37 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[287] 23:38 Sabbath Saturday, the seventh day of the week and a special day for Israelites or Jews. By God's command it was set aside as a time for the people to rest and honor God.

[288] 24:3 Meeting Tent See "Holy Tent."

[289] 24:3 Box that holds the Agreement Literally, "Testimony." See "Agreement" in the Word List.

[290] 24:5 16 cups Literally, "2/10 of an ephah" (4.4 l).

[291] 24:7 frankincense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God. See "incense."

[292] 24:8 Sabbath Saturday, the seventh day of the week and a special day for Israelites or Jews. By God's command it was set aside as a time for the people to rest and honor God.

[293] 24:9 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[294] 24:11 curse To ask for bad things to happen to a person or thing. As a noun it is a request for or warning about bad things to come.

[295] 24:14 put their hands on his head This shows that all those people were sharing in punishing the man.

[296] 24:18 give another . its place Literally, "pay for it, life for life."

[297] 25:3 vineyard A garden or farm where grapes are grown.

[298] 25:9 Day of Atonement Also called "Yom Kippur," a very important holy day for the people of Israel. On this day the high priest went into the Most Holy Place and performed the ceremony that made it pure and atoned for (covered or erased) the sins of the people. See Lev. 16:1-34; 23:26-32.

[299] 25:10 Jubilee A special horn and the festival marked by the blowing of it to announce that the time had come for slaves to be set free and land returned to the original owners. See Lev. 25:9.

[300] 25:10 own property In Israel, the land belonged to the family or tribe. A person might sell his land, but at Jubilee that land again belonged to the family and tribe that it was originally given to.

[301] 25:11 special celebration Literally, "Jubilee."

[302] 25:12 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[303] 25:28 Jubilee A special horn and the festival marked by the blowing of it to announce that the time had come for slaves to be set free and land returned to the original owners. See Lev. 25:9.

[304] 25:40 Jubilee A special horn and the festival marked by the blowing of it to announce that the time had come for slaves to be set free and land returned to the original owners. See Lev. 25:9.

[305] 25:41 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[306] 26:1 memorial stone A stone that was set up to help people remember something special. In ancient Israel, people often set up stones at places where they worshiped false gods.

[307] 26:2 special days of rest Or, "Sabbaths." This might mean Saturday, or it might mean all the special days when the people were not supposed to work.

[308] 26:2 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[309] 26:5 threshing Putting newly harvested wheat or other grain on a hard floor and walking on it or beating it with special tools to separate the hulls from the grain.

[310] 26:11 Holy Tent Or "Tabernacle," the special tent described in the law of Moses, where God lived among his people and where the Israelite priests performed their worship duties. It was often called the "Meeting Tent" because it was where the Israelites went to meet with God. It was used until Solomon built the Temple in Jerusalem.

[311] 26:19 The skies . crops Literally, "Your skies will be like iron, your land like bronze."

[312] 26:30 high place A place of worship usually on top of a hill, a mountain, or a man-made platform. Although high places were sometimes used for the worship of Yahweh, they are most often associated with pagan worship of false gods.

[313] 26:30 incense Special dried tree sap that was burned to make a sweet-smelling smoke and offered as a gift to God.

[314] 26:30 altar A raised area, pile of stones, or table where sacrifices were offered as gifts to God. An important altar was the one in front of the Temple in Jerusalem. See also "golden altar."

[315] 26:30 idol A statue of a false god that people worship. It can also mean anything that is more important to a person than God.

[316] 26:31 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[317] 26:36 survivors People who escaped some disaster. Here, this means the Jewish people who survived the destruction of Judah and Israel by its enemy armies. Also in verses 39, 43.

[318] 26:39 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[319] 26:40 ancestors Literally, "fathers," meaning a person's parents, grandparents, and all the other people that person is descended from. In the New Testament it usually refers to people who lived during Old Testament times.

[320] 26:41 These people . humble Literally, "If they humble their uncircumcised heart."

[321] 27:3 shekel 2/5 of an ounce (11.5g). Also in verse 16.

[322] 27:3 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[323] 27:9 sacrifice To offer a gift to God as an expression of worship, thanksgiving, or payment for sin. Also, the gift that is offered. In the Old Testament it was usually a special animal that was killed and burned on an altar. The Old Testament sacrifices offered for sins were symbolic of the perfect sacrifice that God himself would provide through Jesus Christ. Jesus gave his own life as a sacrifice to pay for the sins of all people. See Hebrews 10:1-14.

[324] 27:9 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[325] 27:11 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[326] 27:13 buy back the animal See Ex. 13:1-16 for the laws about giving to God or "buying back" firstborn children or animals.

[327] 27:14 dedicate To set apart something for God or for a special purpose, which means it can then be used only for that purpose.

[328] 27:14 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[329] 27:16 dedicate To set apart something for God or for a special purpose, which means it can then be used only for that purpose.

[330] 27:16 homer A measure equal to about 7 bushels or about 60 gallons (220 l).

[331] 27:17 Jubilee A special horn and the festival marked by the blowing of it to announce that the time had come for slaves to be set free and land returned to the original owners. See Lev. 25:9.

[332] 27:21 holy Set apart or chosen for a special use; especially, belonging to God or used only for him. Also, pure or perfect, worthy of God and fit for his service. In the New Testament God's people are holy because they have been made pure through Christ and, with the help of the Holy Spirit, keep themselves from sin and live only for God.

[333] 27:22 family's property In ancient Israel, land was given by God to the family, not the individual. Usually it could not be sold, only leased for up to 50 years.

[334] 27:25 official measure Literally, "shekel of the Holy Place," the standard measure of weight used in the Tabernacle and the Temple.

[335] 27:25 gerahs 1/50 of an ounce (.6g).

[336] 27:27 unclean Or "unacceptable." Not pure or not fit to be eaten or used in worshiping God. See Lev. 11-15 for the Old Testament rules about clean and unclean things.

[337] 27:28 special kind of gift This usually means things taken in war. These things (gifts) belonged only to the Lord, so they could not be used for anything else.

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