Leviticus 17:11
For the life of a creature is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make an atonement for your souls upon the altar, since it is the lifeblood that makes atonement.
Chapter Outline
1. The blood of slain beasts must be offered to the Lord at the tabernacle door
7. They must not offer to idols
10. All eating of blood is forbidden
15. and of all that dies by itself, or is torn
Timeline
1445 BCLaws for Sacrifices and OfferingsLeviticus 1 - 7
1445 BCAaron and His Sons ConsecratedLeviticus 8, 9
1445 BCThe Sin of Nadab and AbihuLeviticus 10
1445 BCLaws of PurityLeviticus 11 - 19
1445 BCPunishments and RegulationsLeviticus 20 - 22
1445 BCFeasts and JubileeLeviticus 23
Leviticus 17:10
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