Bible passages

Exodus 28:1–29:46

Priestly Clothing and Consecration Instructions

Exodus 28:1 to 29:46 gives detailed instructions for priestly clothing, consecration, and regular offerings.

Exodus 31:12–17; Exodus 35:1–3

The Sabbath as a Sign

These verses repeat the Sabbath command in Exodus and show why it mattered. The passage links the Sabbath with holiness, covenant, creation, and a clear command for Israel’s daily life.

Background and records

Exodus 38:21–31

Materials Used for the Tabernacle

This passage lists the materials used for the tabernacle and names some of the people responsible.

Leviticus 1:1–7:38

Burnt, Grain, Peace, Sin and Guilt Offerings

Leviticus 1 to 7 gives a structured guide to several offerings, each with its own materials, actions and rules.

Leviticus 10:8–20

Restrictions for Priests after Nadab and Abihu

This passage explains instructions for Aaron and his sons about serving in the Tent of Meeting, distinguishing important categories, teaching Israel, and handling different offering portions in the right places before Yahweh.

Leviticus 11:1–15:33

Clean Animals and Purification

Leviticus 11 to 15 gathers laws about food, childbirth, skin conditions, mildew and bodily discharges.

Leviticus 16:1–34; Leviticus 23:26–32

The Day of Atonement

These passages set out the Day of Atonement in detail. They explain how the priest was to approach the Most Holy Place, how atonement was made, and how the whole people were to observe this day each year.

Leviticus 17:1–22:33

Sacrifice, Blood and Holy Living

Leviticus 17 to 22 gathers laws about sacrifice, blood, sexual boundaries, everyday holiness, priestly service and offerings.

Leviticus 23:1–25; Leviticus 23:33–44

Israel's Festivals

This passage lists several of Yahweh’s appointed festivals for Israel. It shows set times for rest, worship, offerings, harvest remembrance, and rejoicing, with each festival named and ordered within the year.

Leviticus 24:1–9

The Lamps and the Showbread

Leviticus 24:1–9 gives clear worship instructions about two regular duties in the Tent of Meeting: caring for the lamps and arranging the bread before Yahweh.

Leviticus 24:17–23

Justice and Equal Penalties

This law passage sets out penalties for killing and injury, then ends by showing Israel doing what Yahweh commanded through Moses.

Leviticus 25:1–55

Sabbath Years, Jubilee and Redemption

Leviticus 25 gathers laws about land, prices, poverty and service into one ordered chapter.

Leviticus 26:1–46

Blessings, Consequences and Repentance

Leviticus 26 sets out covenant teaching for Israel. It contrasts blessing for obedience, increasing consequences for refusing Yahweh, and a path of confession and remembered covenant when people are humbled.

Leviticus 27:1–34

Vows, Valuations and Tithes

Leviticus 27 closes with laws about vows, dedicated property and tithes. The details vary, but the chapter repeatedly shows that what is set apart to Yahweh is to be treated by his stated rules, not by personal convenience.

Numbers 1:1–2:34

Israel's First Census and Camp Arrangement

Numbers 1 to 2 records Israel’s first census in the wilderness and the arrangement of the camp.

Numbers 3:1–4:49

The Levites and Their Duties

This passage shows how Yahweh set apart the Levites to serve around the tabernacle. It names families, assigns duties, explains why the Levites stand in place of the firstborn, and gives careful rules for holy service.

Numbers 5:1–6:21

Keeping the Camp Holy

Numbers 5:1–6:21 gathers laws about uncleanness, guilt, jealousy in marriage, and a Nazirite vow.

Poetry and prayer

Numbers 6:22–27

The Priestly Blessing

Yahweh gives Moses a set blessing for Aaron and his sons to speak over Israel. The words are short and repeated, and each line centres on what Yahweh will do for his people.

Numbers 8:1–26

The Lamps and Service of the Levites

Numbers 8:1–26 explains two linked parts of worship service: the lamps on the lamp stand and the setting apart of the Levites.

Teaching

Numbers 9:15–10:10

The Cloud and the Silver Trumpets

This passage shows two guidance signals for Israel in the wilderness: the cloud over the tabernacle and the silver trumpets.

Numbers 15:1–31; Numbers 15:37–41

Offerings and Remembering God's Commands

These instructions in Numbers 15 explain worship in the land, gifts from the first dough, how unwitting sin was addressed, and how fringes on clothing were to help Israel remember Yahweh’s commands.

Numbers 18:1–19:22

Priestly Duties and Purification

Numbers 18:1–19:22 explains who may serve at the sanctuary, how priests and Levites are provided for, and how Israel was to deal with uncleanness linked to death.

Prophecy and visions

Numbers 23:1–24:25

Balaam's Blessings and Oracles

Balak wants Balaam to curse Israel, but each time Balaam can only speak the word Yahweh gives him.

Background and records

Numbers 26:1–65

The Second Census of Israel

Numbers 26 records a second census of Israel after the plague. It is not a story about each tribe, but a careful count for land inheritance and showing that the earlier counted generation had died except Caleb and Joshua.