Leviticus 17:6-9
Living Bible
6 for in this way the priest will be able to sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the Lord at the entrance of the Tabernacle, and to burn the fat as a savor the Lord will appreciate and enjoy— 7 instead of the people’s sacrificing to evil spirits[a] out in the fields. This shall be a permanent law for you, from generation to generation. 8-9 I repeat: Anyone, whether an Israelite or a foreigner living among you who offers a burnt offering or a sacrifice anywhere other than at the entrance of the Tabernacle, where it will be sacrificed to the Lord, shall be excommunicated.
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- Leviticus 17:7 evil spirits, literally, “hairy ones.”
Leviticus 17:6-8
New International Version
6 The priest is to splash the blood against the altar(A) of the Lord(B) at the entrance to the tent of meeting and burn the fat as an aroma pleasing to the Lord.(C) 7 They must no longer offer any of their sacrifices to the goat idols[a](D) to whom they prostitute themselves.(E) This is to be a lasting ordinance(F) for them and for the generations to come.’(G)
8 “Say to them: ‘Any Israelite or any foreigner residing among them who offers a burnt offering or sacrifice
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- Leviticus 17:7 Or the demons
Leviticus 17:6-8
King James Version
6 And the priest shall sprinkle the blood upon the altar of the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, and burn the fat for a sweet savour unto the Lord.
7 And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring. This shall be a statute for ever unto them throughout their generations.
8 And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,
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Leviticus 17:6-8
New King James Version
6 And the priest (A)shall sprinkle the blood on the altar of the Lord at the door of the tabernacle of meeting, and (B)burn the fat for a sweet aroma to the Lord. 7 They shall no more offer their sacrifices (C)to [a]demons, after whom they (D)have played the harlot. This shall be a statute forever for them throughout their generations.” ’
8 “Also you shall say to them: ‘Whatever man of the house of Israel, or of the strangers who dwell among you, (E)who offers a burnt offering or sacrifice,
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- Leviticus 17:7 Having the form of a goat or satyr
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