Leviticus: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Read Leviticus one chapter at a time, following what happens and why it matters.

About LeviticusPermalink

Leviticus teaches Israel how a holy God dwells with his people through sacrifice, priesthood, purity, worship, and covenant holiness.

Testament

Old Testament

Genre

Law

Chapters

27

Chapter index

Leviticus, chapter by chapterPermalink

Choose a chapter to open the complete summary, meaning, and key verse.

01

Sacrifices and priestsPermalink

Leviticus 1–10 · Offerings, ordination, and priestly worship

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• Chapter 8 →
• Chapter 9 →
• Chapter 10 →

02

Clean and uncleanPermalink

Leviticus 11–16 · Purity laws and the Day of Atonement

• Chapter 11 →
• Chapter 12 →
• Chapter 13 →
• Chapter 14 →
• Chapter 15 →
• Chapter 16 →

03

Holy livingPermalink

Leviticus 17–27 · Worship, justice, feasts, vows, and covenant faithfulness

• Chapter 17 →
• Chapter 18 →
• Chapter 19 →
• Chapter 20 →
• Chapter 21 →
• Chapter 22 →
• Chapter 23 →
• Chapter 24 →
• Chapter 25 →
• Chapter 26 →
• Chapter 27 →

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