Leviticus 1:15

Thai Bible (TNCV) 2007 - New Contemporary Version (พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย)

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This verse from Leviticus describes the ritual for sacrificing a bird. The priest is instructed to kill the bird by wringing its neck, then burning it and its blood near the altar. This was part of the sacrificial system God established for the Israelites to atone for their sins.

อธิบายสำหรับเด็ก

Imagine you have a special way of saying sorry. In this case, God told the Israelites to use a bird as a way to say sorry. The priest would carefully kill the bird and burn it as a sign of asking forgiveness.

บริบททางประวัติศาสตร์

Leviticus was written by Moses around 1446-1406 BC. It details the laws and rituals God gave to the Israelites after they left Egypt. The sacrificial system was a central part of their worship and way of seeking forgiveness.

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Today, we don't sacrifice animals, but we can think about this as a reminder to take our apologies seriously. Just as the Israelites had a specific, respectful way to ask for forgiveness, we should also be thoughtful and sincere when we apologize.

หัวข้อ

• sacrifice
• atonement
• worship
• priesthood
• forgiveness
• ritual

ข้อพระคัมภีร์ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

• Leviticus 4:27-31
• Leviticus 5:7-10
• Hebrews 9:22
• Hebrews 10:4
• Romans 3:25

คำถามที่พบบ่อย

Why did they sacrifice birds?

Birds were used as sacrifices for certain types of sins or offerings. They were a more accessible alternative to larger animals, making atonement more practical for the common people.

What does 'wring off his head' mean?

This means to twist or break the bird's neck to kill it. It was a method to quickly and decisively end the bird's life as part of the sacrificial ritual.

Why was the blood wrung out at the side of the altar?

The blood represented life and was considered sacred. By wringing it out at the side of the altar, it symbolized the transfer of the offering to God, a key part of the atonement process.

How does this relate to Jesus?

In the New Testament, Jesus is seen as the ultimate sacrifice, replacing the need for animal sacrifices. His death on the cross fulfilled the role of these sacrifices, offering permanent forgiveness for sins.