The Naked Bible Podcast Naked Bible 79: Leviticus 17-18
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Dec 18, 2015 The podcast discusses Leviticus 17-18, focusing on the responsibility for holiness and the heinousness of worship violations. They explore the prohibition on sacrificing to goat demons, the significance of blood consumption, and the definition of incest. The hosts also discuss the theocratic context and attitudes towards homosexuality in the New Testament, as well as future content and listener feedback.
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Holiness Code
- Leviticus 17-26 is known as the Holiness Code, emphasizing Israel's corporate responsibility for holiness.
- This section focuses on the people's collective duty to be holy, as stated in Leviticus 19:2.
Meaning of "Shakat"
- The Hebrew word "shakat" can mean both general slaughter and ritual sacrifice.
- This clarifies the apparent contradiction between Leviticus 17 and Deuteronomy 12 regarding animal slaughter.
Understanding "Karat"
- "Karat" is a divine penalty for sins against God, often interpreted as excommunication or death.
- Scholars like Milgram and Levine suggest it refers to excommunication, leaving the individual's fate to God.