Leviticus-Chapter-24
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“Ye shall NOT ADD TO
THE WORD which I command you, NEITHER SHALL
YE DIMINISH FROM IT, that ye may keep the commandments of יְהוָה
אֱלֹהֵיכֶם - the LORD your Eloleichem, which I command you”. Davarim -
Deuteronomy 4:2. (JPS-1917).
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With Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Introduction
Leviticus Chapter 24 presents a unique
transition within the Torah. It begins with the perpetual maintenance of the
Tabernacle’s internal symbols, the light of the Menorah and the Bread of the
Presence representing the constant relationship between the Creator and the
tribes of
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Let us read Leviticus
Chapter 24, verses 1 to 23: (JPS-1917 version of
the Torah). Below this chapter you will find my
commentary on same.
1 And יְהוָה - the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying: 2 ‘Command
the children of
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Commentary on Leviticus Chapter 24:
Verses 1-4: (The Perpetual Light). The command
to bring pure olive oil for the lamps ensures that the light within the
Sanctuary never fails. Aaron is charged with ordering the lamps “from evening
to morning” before יְהוָה - the LORD. This perpetual light serves as a physical manifestation of
the Divine Presence and the constant awareness required of the priesthood. It
signifies that the spiritual illumination of the nation must be maintained with
the purest of resources and the most diligent care.
Verses 5-9: (The Bread of the Presence). Twelve
cakes of fine flour are to be set in two rows upon the pure table. These
loaves, representing the twelve tribes of
Verses 10-16: (The Sin of Blasphemy). The
narrative of the son of an Egyptian father and an Israelite mother who “blasphemed
the Name” introduces a grave legal precedent. Because there was no prior
specific ruling for this crime, the individual was put in ward until the mind
of יְהוָה - the LORD could be known. The ruling is absolute: the Name is sacred,
and to curse it is to strike at the very foundation of the covenant. The
penalty of stoning by the entire congregation ensures that the community
collectively removes the “evil” from its midst.
Verses 17-22: (The Standard of Equal Justice). In
the context of the blasphemy ruling, the Torah reiterates the laws of personal
injury and restitution, the principle of “breach for breach”, “eye for eye”, “tooth
for tooth”. Crucially, verse 22 establishes that there shall be “one manner of
law” for both the stranger and the home-born. This is a revolutionary concept
of justice, ensuring that the legal protections and responsibilities of the
Torah apply equally to all who dwell within the camp, regardless of their lineage.
Verse 23: (The Execution of Judgment). The chapter concludes with the physical fulfilment of the Divine
command. Moses speaks to the children of
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Closing Message
Leviticus 24 teaches us that the preservation
of holiness requires both consistency and consequence. The “perpetual” duties
of the oil and the bread remind us that our connection to the Creator is built
on daily, rhythmic devotion. Simultaneously, the law of the blasphemer reminds
us that our words and actions have weight. By establishing a single standard of
justice for all, the Torah builds a society rooted in equality and reverence,
where the light of truth is protected from the shadows of profanity.
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