Reference

Leviticus 22:18

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises Atonement Process Earthly Sanctuary System

“Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering;”

Or suffer them to bear the iniquity of trespass, when they eat their holy things: for I the Lord do sanctify them.

And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,

Speak unto Aaron, and to his sons, and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, Whatsoever he be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers in Israel, that will offer his oblation for all his vows, and for all his freewill offerings, which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering;

Ye shall offer at your own will a male without blemish, of the beeves, of the sheep, or of the goats.

But whatsoever hath a blemish, that shall ye not offer: for it shall not be acceptable for you.

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Israel as Distinct

The verse, while addressing "the house of Israel" and "strangers in Israel," is primarily concerned with the proper procedures for offering sacrifices under the Mosaic covenant. It doesn't inherently define Israel's distinct future prophetic role or land covenant separate from the Church, but rather outlines the religious obligations of those living within the Israelite community at that time. The distinction here is more about who is subject to these laws (Israelites and resident aliens) rather

Israel-Specific Promises

While the verse addresses "the house of Israel" and "strangers in Israel," it primarily concerns the regulations for offerings rather than a specific promise, prophecy, or covenant directed *to* Israel.

Atonement Process

This verse describes the offering of burnt offerings for vows and freewill offerings, which are acts of devotion or gratitude, not explicitly stated as mechanisms for dealing with sin or achieving forgiveness.

Earthly Sanctuary System

The verse primarily focuses on the *offerings* themselves and the *people* making them (Israelites and strangers), rather than explicitly detailing the physical structure or specific rituals of the sanctuary system.

Israel as Distinct

Related Verses

Leviticus 7:29

“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, He that offereth the sacrifice of his peace offerings unto the Lord shall bring his oblation unto the Lord of the sacrifice of his peace offerings.”

Leviticus 6:18

“All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the Lord made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.”

Leviticus 1:2

“Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, If any man of you bring an offering unto the Lord, ye shall bring your offering of the cattle, even of the herd, and of the flock.”

Leviticus 2:2

“And he shall bring it to Aaron’s sons the priests: and he shall take thereout his handful of the flour thereof, and of the oil thereof, with all the frankincense thereof; and the priest shall burn the memorial of it upon the altar, to be an offering made by fire, of a sweet savour unto the Lord:”

Leviticus 6:22

“And the priest of his sons that is anointed in his stead shall offer it: it is a statute for ever unto the Lord; it shall be wholly burnt.”

Thematic Connections

Israel as Distinct Israel-Specific Promises Atonement Process Earthly Sanctuary System

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