The '613' Laws
The ‘613’ Laws - Categorization, Classification, Listing and Applicability
by Mike Bacon
9/5/07
CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. The 613 Laws - Outline
III. The ‘613’ Laws
IV. Law Types and Definitions
V. Critical Thinking (NOT COMPLETED)
Vl. Rational for Applicability of Laws
VII. Controversial Scriptures and Topics
I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this paper is five-fold:
1. To introduce people to the contemporary categorization of the Old Testament laws, collectively called the Torah by the Jewish people, for easy reference, learning, and better understanding.
2. To list the laws within each category.
3. To demonstrate to the reader that the Torah laws may form the foundation of probably tens of thousands of man-made laws today which required specialized attorneys to make, interpret, and apply. Read these Torah laws and see the resemblance to our man-made laws - and then consider
Deu 4:6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Deu 4:7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Deu 4:8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
4. The potential applicability or inapplicability of the laws in today’s society.
5. The rational for determining their applicability.
The categories, classifications, commentary, ordering, and numbering are my own.
As you read though these laws, think about legalistic society we live in that regulates the speeds we drive our vehicles, traffic lights, stop signs, the ways we divorce and marry, conduct business (interest rates, contracts, theft, weights and measures, taxation), regulate the building of homes, war and drafting of men, sexual crimes, agricultural education and practices, and the list goes on into probably tens of thousands. Not all the laws are good, but that was told in advance:
Eze 20:23 Moreover I sware unto them in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the nations, and disperse them through the countries;
Eze 20:24 because they had not executed mine ordinances, but had rejected my statutes, and had profaned my sabbaths, and their eyes were after their fathers’ idols.
Eze 20:25 Moreover also I gave them statutes that were not good, and ordinances wherein they should not live; (emphasis mine).
We prefer to live under laws that men devise as part of a democratic society so that we may live peaceably and justly with our neighbors, and with the expectation that if we are not treated fairly, we have a recourse to claim damages that occur to us.
Don’t you agree that most “Christians” think we should obey most of these man-made laws? Are not they meant for the benefit of society? Why would one object to keeping the majority of them?
Yet ... many Christians do not think they have to read nor obey the Old Testament Laws because, they has been done away, or because they are onerous - when man’s laws which they willingly comply with may be even more so. They also believe that a “new” law (of Christ) is now written on their hearts. Unlike the Torah, this new body of law is not listed as a body of law but is deduced from the compilations of the letter(s) of men.
Some questions to consider:
If Christ came to do away with the law, how can sin exist without a law to define what sin is?
Since the law is on the Christian hearts and they walk by the Spirit, why is it even necessary to read the Bible (either Old or New Testaments) or read religious literature, or even hear the words of the ministry? If the law is written on the hearts and they are guided by the Spirit and not written words, there is no need for these things. Is this not logical and rational?
We must walk by both the Spirit and learn from the words that are written and spoken. It is not a matter of either one or the other. At this time It is both.
II. 613 LAWS - OUTLINE
The “613” mitzvot (commandments) listing of verses utilizes the verse listing from the King James Version. I have grouped the laws into 4 main categories with subordinate classifications listed alphabetical order:
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God
Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
Moedim / Religious Day Observances
Prophets
Signs and Symbols
Study
B. God and Us
Blessings
Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Nazarite Vows
Priests and Congregation Responsibilities
C. The Priesthood and the Temple
Age and Who is to Serve
Appearance
Marriage Prohibitions
Sacrifices and Offerings and the Firstborn
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects
Tithes and Taxes
Uncleanness
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Love in General
Neighbors
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows (Refer also to Agriculture)
Sexual Relationships Forbidden
Strangers (or Gentiles)
III GENERAL LAWS (Further classified in the below table)
Agriculture
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate
Animal Husbandry
Business Practices
Clothing and Fashion
Criminal Actions
Health
Inheritance
Labor Rules: Employers, Employees, & Servants
Kings and Rulers
Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes
Property, Property Rights and Responsibilities
Redeeming
Tithes
Warfare
Weights and Measures
IV COURT SYSTEM - JUDGING AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS.
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God
Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
Moedim / Religious Day Observances
Prophets
Signs and Symbols
Study
B. God and Us
Blessings
Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Nazarite Vows
Priests and Congregation Responsibilities C. The Priesthood and the Temple
Age and Who is to Serve
Appearance
Marriage Prohibitions
Sacrifices and Offerings and the Firstborn
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects
Tithes and Taxes
Uncleanness
COLOR KEY
Green = Applicable
Red = Not Applicable
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Love in General
Neighbors
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows
(Refer also to Agriculture)
Sexual Relationships Forbidden
Strangers (or Gentiles)
Strangers (or Gentiles)
III GENERAL LAWS
Personal
Agriculture
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate
Animal Husbandry
Business Practices
Clothing and Fashion
Criminal Actions
Health
Tithes
Federal / State / Local
Inheritance
Labor Rules: Employees, Employers & Servants Kings and Rulers
Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes
Property, Property Rights and Responsibilities
Redeeming
Tithes
Warfare
Weights and Measures
IV COURT SYSTEM - JUDGING AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
Not Applicable Today
III. 613 INSTRUCTIONS (COMMANDMENTS, STATUTES, AND ORDINANCES)*
The Jewish rabbis have separated out 613 laws from the Torah - the first 5 books of the Old Testament. The Greek synonym for these same 5 books is Pentateuch - meaning 5 cases (which contained the 5 book scrolls).
Why 613? One explanation is this number totals 10. Another explanation is that the gematria value of the word Torah totals 611. The two first commandments of the 10 Commandments were added to the total to make 613. Gematria comes from the Greek word geometry. (Gematria is the system by which numerical values are assigned to either Hebrew or Greek letters. Many are familiar with this usage as they try to place the Roman letters with the names of men in arriving at the meaning of 666).
However, you will shortly notice that I have listed 690! In reviewing several Jewish / Hebrew lists I learned that some laws are repeated while numerous others (such as the laws of redeeming a servant) are omitted. You may still find some other laws unintentionally omitted by myself.
My methodology in compiling my initial list was to review other lists. I did not read the Torah through verse by verse to compile a list. Hence the current weakness of my listing. I tell you this now, so that you recognize this fact and realize this listing’s shortcoming. Sometime in the future I may go through the Torah verse by verse to compare it with my present list. Another weakness is that the Jewish lists contain Rabbinic interpretations and not the literal Torah statement. I have removed all such interpretations that I know.
One of my latest addition’s (Deut. 21:16) to the list was brought to my attention from a friend. Although the verse was referenced in an internet list, there is more than one statement of law in the verse originally listed.
Please note: This paper is not an attempt to state the exact number of the laws - or to make the following list ‘the’ definitive list. The number of the laws probably varies depending upon the author, and really is not relevant or a factor in this paper. This listing is dynamic and subject to changes based upon new understanding. So please do not take it as something meant to be set in concrete and is unchangeable. If you see errors, additions, etc. that need to be made - I welcome your comments and constructive criticism.
The laws which are applicable today are noted. The applicability is the determination I have made - for better or for worse and I take full responsibility for this. Again, as stated before, this is where I am at, today. I hope, however, that even if you disagree with my determination that you will benefit from this listing.
The laws may be observed personally especially where man-made laws enact religious freedom. Otherwise one may have to decide to follow men or God.
*An Asterisk indicates that this verse has been numbered elsewhere and is repeated for ease of reference because the law may fall into more than one category.
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God - Applies Today
1. God exists and reveals himself (Ex. 20:2; Deut. 5:6).
2. There are no other gods but the Eternal (Ex. 20:3).^^
3. God is One (Deut. 6:4).
4. Hallow God’s name (Lev 22:32 and do not take His name in vain/profane it (Ex 20:7, Lev 18:21).
5. Do not verbally abuse (revile) God (Ex. 22:28)
6. Love God with all your heart, soul, and might (Deut. 6:5).
7. Fear God (Deut. 6:13, 10:20, Lev. 19:32)
8. Serve God (Deut. 6:13; 10:20)
9. Swear by His (God’s) name (Deut. 6:13: 10:20).
10. Cleave to Him (Deut. 10:20, 13:4).
11. Do not test God (Deut. 6:16).
12. Keep all of His commandments (Deut 13:18).
** The “10 Commandments” are noted individually throughout this list.
Moedim / Religious Day Observances - Applies Today except where noted.
13. Abib shall be the first month of the new year. (Ex. 12:2).
14. Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy (Ex. 20:8; Lev. 19:3 in conjunction with respecting your father and mother!)
15. The seventh day is the Sabbath Day. Cease work on the Sabbath Day even during the plowing and harvest times. (Ex. 20:10, Ex.34:21).
16. Work 6 days; then cease work on the Sabbath Day (Ex. 23:12; 34:21).
17. Three times a year celebrate the festivals of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Ex. 23:14).
18. Rejoice on the festivals and eat before the LORD (Deut. 12:7; 16:14).
19. The men shall present themselves before God during the 3 festivals (Deut. 16:16).
20. Do not appear empty before God at the 3 festivals. Every man shall give as he is able (Deut 16:16).
* Do not eat the second tithe within your gates, but only where the LORD appoints.(Deut 12:17-18)
APPLICABLE TODAY?
21. Blow the trumpets when the congregation is to be gathered to assembly (Num 10:3)
22. In the set feasts and at the beginning of the month blow the trumpet over your burnt and peace offerings (offerings NOT applicable). (Num 10:10). Should we blow the trumpets as part of the royal priesthood and a memorial?
Passover and Unleavened Bread
23. Eat unleavened bread for 7 days (Ex 12:15, 18; 13:7).) during the Festival (Deut. 16:3-4) for all of your life.
24. Remove leavened bread on the 1st day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:15) and for 7 days (Deut 16:4).
25. Cease work on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8)
26. Observe a holy convocation on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:7), except for eating/food preparation. (Ex 12:16)
27. Observe a holy convocation on the seventh day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8).
28. No leavened bread is to be in your habitations during the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:19, 13:7)
29. Do not eat any food containing leavened bread during this time (Ex. 12:20).
30. Do not eat leavened bread on Passover (Ex. 13:3).
31. Remember this day you came out of Egypt (Ex 13:3)
32. Teach your sons (children) the meaning of Passover and the departure from Egypt (Ex. 13:8).
33. Observe the second Passover when one happens to be unclean because of a dead body or on a journey away from home (Num. 9:10-11).
34. Do not eat bread made of new grain (the harvest fruitfruits) until this selfsame day before the omer of barley has been offered up as the wavesheaf offering on the second day of Passover (Septuagint) on the day after the Sabbath (King James)(Lev. 23:14).
35. Do not eat of any of the harvest firstfruits until after the wave sheaf offering (Lev 23:14)
36. Begin the count toward Pentecost by counting 7 weeks (the counting of the omer (in Hebrew: Sefirat HaOmer) from the time of the cutting of the omer (a unit of measure of the first sheaves of the barley harvest which was brought to the Temple as an offering on the day after the Sabbath/day of rest//Passover (Lev. 23:15; Deut 16:9).
* An uncircumcised person shall not shall not eat of the holy things. This rule is inferred from the law of the Passover offering, by similarity of phrase (Ex. 12:44-45 and Lev. 22:10). It is not explicitly set forth in the Torah. Traditionally, the rule is that the uncircumcised must not eat holy things is an essential principle of the Torah and not an enactment of the Scribes.
Pentecost (Shavu’ot)
37. Observe a holy convocation on Pentecost forever (Lev. 23:21).
38. Cease work on Pentecost in all of your generations (Lev. 23:21).
Trumpets (Yom T’ruah and known Rabbinically as Rosh Hashanah)
39. Observe a holy convocation on the Day of Trumpets (Lev. 23:24, Num 29:1)).
40. Cease work on Trumpets (Lev. 23:25, Number 29:1)
41. Blow the shofar on Trumpets (Num. 29:1).
Atonement (Yom Kippur)
42. On the 10th day of the month, afflict yourself (Lev. 23:27).
43. Observe a holy convocation (Lev. 23:27).
44. Cease all types of work on Atonement forever (Lev. 23:28&31).
Year of Jubilee at Atonement
45. Count 7 sabbaths of years (7 times 7 = 49 years) (Lev 25:8).
46. Sound the trumpet (shofar / ram’s horn?) of the Jubilee on the 10th day of the 7th month on the Atonement on that day of the 50th year (Lev. 25:9).
47. Proclaim liberty throughout the land (Lev. 25:9)
Tabernacles / Booths (Sukkot)
48. Observe a feast for 7 days (Lev. 23:34, 41).
49. Observe a holy convocation on the first day (Lev. 23:35).
50. Cease work on the first day (Lev. 23:35).
51. Make a “lulav” for Tabernacles by taking a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40).
52. Rejoice before the Lord for 7 days (Lev. 23:40).
53. Dwell in booths seven days during Tabernacles (Lev. 23:42). (Note: it does now say how long each day we have to dwell in the booths).
Sabbatical Year of Release Applies Today
54. Assemble as a people to hear and observe the Torah at the end of the 7th year (Deut. 31:12).
NOT Applicable.
55. The year of release is to occur in the Feast of Tabernacles at the end of the 7th year. (Deut 31:10).
Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret)
56. Cease work on the Eighth Day (Lev. 23:36).
57. Observe a holy convocation on the Eighth Day (Lev. 23:36).
Idolatry - Applies Today
58. Do not worship idols (Ex. 20:4-5).
59. Do not make a graven image; make one, set one up, or have it made by others (Ex. 20:4, 34;17; Deut 16:22, Lev. 26:1)
60. Do not turn to idolatry (Lev. 19:4)
61. Do not follow those who have other gods (Deut. 13:6-8)
62. Burn and do not reuse the gold and silver of any idolatrous image (Deut. 7:25).
63. Do not bring the abominable idols into your house (Deut. 7:26).
64. Do not follow false prophets with their signs and wonders (Deut. 13:1-3).
65. Do not mention the name of another god (Ex. 23:13).
66. Follow God’s laws Do not adopt the pagan customs or manners of Egypt, Canaan, or other nations which are cast out before you (Lev. 18:1-3; Lev. 20:23).
67. Do not sacrifice any of your offspring to Molech (Lev. 18:21).
68. Do not sacrifice your son or daughter through fire (Deut 18:10).
69. Do not teach/use magic spells (Heb: nachesh; to whisper a magic spell) or nor observe times (astrology??) (Heb: anan) (Lev. 19:26, Deut 18:10).
70. Do not consult or allow familiar spirits/ghosts (obe) (Lev. 19:31, Deut 18:11).
71. Do not consult or allow wizards (yiddoniy) (Lev. 19:31, Deut 18:11)
72. Do not consult or allow witches (Heb: kashaph) (Deut. 18:10).
73. Do not practice or allow divination (Heb: qesem) (a general term for magical practices) (Deut. 18:10).
74. Do not consult or allow a charmer (Heb: chabar, cheber) (casting spells over snakes and scorpions?) (Deut. 18:11).
75. Do not consult or allow consulters (Heb: shaal) (Deut 18:11)
76. Do not consult or allow necromancers (Heb: maytim: inquiring the dead) (Deut. 18:11).
* Put to death a prophet who prophesies in the name of an idol (Deut. 18:20).
Idolatry - NOT Applicable
77. Do not plant a grove of trees near an altar for God (Deut. 16:21). Sacrifices were later changed to be allowed only at the temple. There is not temple today and no sacrifices are required today. Paul says we should be the “living sacrifices” (Rom 12:1)
78. Destroy entirely the Hittite, Girgashite, Amorite, Canaanite, Perizzite, Hivite, and the Jebusite (Deut. 7:2).
79. Slay the inhabitants of an idolatrous city along with their cattle, and burn that city (Deut. 13:12-15).
80. Burn an idolatrous city along with its spoil (Deut. 13:16).
81. Do not keep anything of the spoil (Deut. 13:17).
82. Make no agreements/covenants with the inhabitants of the lands or serve their gods (Ex. 23:32).
83. Make no agreements/covenants with the peoples that are cast out before you nor show them mercy (Deut. 7:1-2).
84. The Amorite, Hittite, Perizzite, Canaanite, Hivite, and the Jebusite are not permitted to dwell in the land I have given you (see above) for their gods shall be a snare to you (Ex 23:3 and 33).
* Put to death any person by stoning that secretly encourages you to follow other gods (Deut. 13:6-10). See death penalty.
Prophets - Applies Today
85. God will raise up to you a prophet to communicates His words to you and you shall hearken and obey these words. (Deut 18: 15-19) (This could be taken as “harken to the call of every prophet in each generation, provided that he neither adds to, nor takes away from the Torah).
86. Do not be afraid of false prophets (Deut.18:22).
* A self-proclaimed false prophet who does not speak for YHWH shall be put to death (Deut. 18:20). See death penalty.
* Put a false prophet to death (Deut. 12:4). See death penalty.
Sacrifices and Offerings - NOT Applicable
General
87. Offer all firstlings, offerings, sacrifices, tithes and vows where YHVH indicates (Deut. 12:5-6).
88. Sanctify the firstling of clean cattle and offer it up (Ex. 13:2; Deut. 15:19)
89. Do not go up to the Sanctuary for the festival without bringing an offering; i.e. do not appear before me empty (Ex. 23:15). CHECK What does this really mean?
90. Bring the first fruits to the Sanctuary (Ex. 23:19).
91. Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the holy sacrifices (Ex. 29:32).
92. Do not offer up leaven or honey (Lev. 2:11).
93. Every sacrifice is to be salted (Lev. 2:13). Do not offer up an unsalted offering (Lev. 2:13).
94. Do not place frankincense or oil on a jealousy offering (Num. 5:15).
95. A sin done in ignorance shall offer a special sacrifice (Lev 4:13-21).
96. Do not eat sacrifices that are eaten beyond the appointed time for eating them (Lev. 7:18)
97. Do not eat of holy things that have become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
98. Burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
99. A person who is unclean shall not eat of things that are holy (Lev. 7:20).
100. The penalty for doing so is expulsion from the congregation ( Lev 7:20).
101. A woman after childbirth shall bring a prescribed offering when she is clean (Lev. 12:6).
102. The leper shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed (Lev. 14:10).
103. A man having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed of his issue (Lev. 15:14-15).
104. A woman having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after she is cleansed of her issue (Lev. 15:28-30).
105. Observe Atonement and its related services. (Lev. 16:3-34). More than one command noted.
106. Do not slaughter beasts set apart for sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Lev. 17:3-4)
107. Do not eat flesh of a sacrifice that has been left over to the 3rd day (Lev. 19:7).
108. Do not offer blemished, blind, broken, maimed, or scabbed animals for a sacrifice (Lev. 22:20-22; Deut 17:1).
109. Do not offer a castrated animal as an offering. (Lev. 22:24)
110. Do not offer up a blemished animal that comes from non-Israelites (Lev. 22:25).
111. Do not kill the cow or its ewe with its young on the same day (Lev 22:28)
112. Sacrifices of cattle can only take place when they are at least 8 days old (Lev. 22:27).
113. Do not leave any flesh of the thanksgiving offering until the morning (Lev. 22:30).
114. That one who vows to the Lord the monetary value of a person shall pay the amount appointed as written here (Lev. 27:2-8).
115. If a beast is exchanged for one that had been set apart as an offering, both become sacred (Lev. 27:9-10).
116. Do not exchange a beast set aside for sacrifice (Lev. 27:10).
117. One who vows to the Lord the monetary value of an unclean beast shall pay its value (Lev. 27:11-12).
118. If he redeems the animal, he shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:13).
119. One who vows the value of a his house shall pay according to the priest’s appraisal. (Lev. 27:14).
120. One who redeems the house shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:13)
121. One who vows a portion of his field shall pay according to the estimation appointed as written here from the year of Jubilee (Lev. 27:15-18).
122. One who redeems the field shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:19).
123. The field shall return to him that sold it im the year of Jubilee (Lev 27:24).
124. The firstling is the LORD’s. No man may sanctify it. (Lev. 27:26).
125. Decide in regard to dedicated property as to which is sacred to the Lord and which belongs to the priest (Lev. 27:28).
126. Do not sell anything devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
127. Do not redeem anything devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
128. Make confession before the Lord of any sin that one has committed, when bringing a sacrifice and at other times and add 1/5 thereof (Num. 5:6-7). (this is not clear at all)
129. Bring all offerings, whether obligatory or freewill, to the place where He shall choose (Deut. 12:5-6).
130. Do not do work with the firstlings of the flock set apart to God (Deut. 15:19).
131. Do not shear the firstling of the sheep (Deut. 15:19).
132. Do not bring sacrifices out of the hire of a harlot or the price of a dog (apparently a euphemism for sodomy) (Deut. 23:18).
133. Set apart the firstborn of unclean animals and man (Deut 13:12, Number 18:15)).
134. Redeem the firstborn human male (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20; Num. 18:15).
135. Redeem the firstling of an ass (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20).
136. Break the neck of the firstling of an ass if it is not redeemed (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20).
137. Do not redeem the firstling of a clean beast (Num. 18:17).
138. Carry out the ordinance of the Red Heifer so that its ashes will always be available (Num. 19:2-10)
^ Offer a heifer in sacrifice for finding a dead man of which the perpetrator is unknown (Deut. 21:1-9). See: Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes.
* Kill the heifer in a valley not plowed or sowed and with running water (Deut.21:4). See: Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes.
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139. Observe the teaching of the burnt-offering (Lev. 1:1-17, 6:9-13)
140. Offer burnt offerings only in the place which YHVH chooses (Deut 12:13-14)
* Blow the trumpet over the burnt sacrifice (Num 10:10): See moedim.
Daily Offering
141. Offer the regular sacrifices daily of two lambs as burnt offerings (Num. 28:3).
142. Offer one in the morning and the other at even (at the going down of the sun; i.e. after 12 noon) (Num. 28:4) with a 1/10 ephah of flour with a 1/4 hin of oil (Num. 28:5).
Shabbat and Moedim Offerings
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143. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice every Shabbat of two male lambs, 2/10 deals of flour with oil for a meal offering and a drink offering (Num. 28:9) of wine of 1/4 hin for one male lamb (Num 28:7).
144. Offer an additional burnt (801(!:MÑ% ’ishsha^?h ish-shaw’) offering/sacrifice of a male lamb on each of the 7 days of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:8) with the same offerings (see below) set forth for the new moon (Num. 28:19-25)
145. Offer an additional burnt offering/sacrifice every New Moon of:
*2 young bullocks each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*1 ram with a meal offering of 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*7 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:3-11)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too? Num. 28:15).
146. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on firstfruits (Shauvot) (Num. 28:26-31) set forth for the new moon (see above).
147. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Yom T’eruah (Num. 29:1-6) ) set forth for the new moon (see above).
148. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Yom Kippur (Num. 29:7-11) set forth for the new moon (see above).
149. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Sukkot (Lev 23:36, Num. 29:12-34).
->On the 1st day of Sukkot:
*13 young bullocks each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*2 ram with a meal offering of a 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*14 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:11-3)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too?) (Num. 28:15).
->Offer one less bullock each day (down to 7 bullocks on the 7th day of Sukkot) with all the remaining offerings stated above on each day.
150. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Shemini Atzeret, which is a festival by itself (Num. 29:35-38).
*1 young bullock each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*1 ram with a meal offering of a 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*7 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:11-3)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too?).
Freewill Offering
Notice the freewill offering is given of the fruit of the hand - not the land:
151. Notice Deu 16:10 And thou shalt keep6213 the feast2282 of weeks7620 unto the LORD3068 thy God430 with a tribute4530 of a freewill offering5071 of thine hand,3027 which834 thou shalt give5414 unto the LORD thy God, according as834 the LORD3068 thy God430 hath blessed1288 thee:
OR it may be of the land
152. Lev 22:21 And whosoever376, 3588 offereth7126 a sacrifice2077 of peace offerings8002 unto the LORD3068 to accomplish6381 his vow,5088 or176 a freewill offering5071 in beefs1241 or176 sheep,6629 it shall be1961 perfect8549 to be accepted;7522 there shall be1961 no3808, 3605 blemish3971 therein.
OR of your choice:
153. Deu 23:23 That which is gone out4161 of thy lips8193 thou shalt keep8104 and perform;6213 even a freewill offering,5071 according as834 thou hast vowed5087 unto the LORD3068 thy God,430 which834 thou hast promised1696 with thy mouth.6310
Guilt/Trespass Offerings H817 !:Ñ. aw-shawm’
154. Observe the teaching of the guilt offering (Lev. 7:1-7).
155. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33).
156. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall not be eaten by a stranger (Ex. 29:33).
Heave Offering unknown / research
157. (Ex.29:17)
158. (Lev 7:14)
159. (Lev 10:15)
160. (Deut 12:17) translated contribution of your hand)
Meal Offerings (translated as “meat offering” in the KJV - H4503 /1(% mincha^?h min-khaw’
161. Observe the teaching of the meal offering made with fine flour(Lev. 2:1+ and 7:8-10).
162. The remainder of the meal offerings shall be eaten by the priests (Lev. 2:10; 7:10).
163. Do not allow the remainder of the meal offerings to become leavened and do not use honey (Lev. 2:11).
164. Season the meal offering with salt (Lev 2:13).
165. The firstfruits of a meal offering shall be bruised fresh corn parched with fire (Lev 2:14).
166. Pour oil upon it and lay frankincense on it. (Lev 2:15)
167. The priests shall eat of the remainder (Lev. 6:16).
168. Do not place olive oil or frankincense in the meal-offering of a woman suspected of adultery /spirit of jealousy (Num. 5:15).
Passover Offerings
169. Slay the Passover lamb (Ex. 12:6).
170. Eat the flesh of the Passover sacrifice on the night of the fifteenth of Nissan (Ex. 12:8).
171. Do not eat the flesh of the Passover lamb raw or sodden (Ex. 12:9).
172. Eat the flesh of the Passover lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs (Num.9:11).
173. Do not leave any portion of the flesh of the Passover sacrifice until the morning unconsumed, and burn it in the morning (Ex. 12:10).
174. Do not let a stranger, foreigner, or hired servant, (Ex. 12:43,45) or the uncircumcised (Ex 12:48) eat the Passover lamb.
175. Do not take any of Passover lamb from one house to another (Ex. 12:46).
176. Do not break a bone of the Passover lamb (Ex. 12:46).
177. Do not slaughter the Passover lamb with unleavened bread / chametz in the home (Ex. 23:18).
178. Offer up the wave sheaf of the firstfruits on the morrow after the first day of Passover (Septuagint) on the day after the Sabbath (King James) together with one lamb for a burnt offering with a meal offering of 2/10 deals of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Lev 23:11-13).
179. Do not leave any of the Passover lamb brought on the second Passover until the morning (Num. 9:11).
180. Do not break a bone of the Passover lamb brought on the second Passover (Num. 9:11).
* Do not eat of any of the harvest firstfruits until after the wave sheaf offering (Lev 23:14) See Passover Feast.
Peace Offerings H8002 :Ñ-. shelem sheh’-lem
181. Observe the teaching of the peace-offering (Lev. 7:11).
182. A priest’s son and daughter shall eat of the peace offering. (Lev. 10:14)
183. A priest’s daughter who has married a stranger shall not eat of the peace offering (Lev. 22:12). NOT Sure if this is a peace offering CHECK 22:3
184. Peace offerings shall have no blemish (Lev 22:21)
185. Offer a peace offering when your vow is accomplished (Deut 12:17)
* Blow the trumpet over the peace offering (Num. 10:10)
Pentecost (Shavu’ot) Offerings
186. Bring 2 loaves of bread baked with leaven together with the sacrifices which are then offered up in connection with the loaves (Lev. 23:17-20).
Sin Offerings H2403 ()M!; ()M!% khat-taw-aw’, khat-tawth’
187. Observe the procedure of the sin-offering (Lev. 6:18).
188. An individual shall bring a sin-offering if he has sinned in error by committing a transgression, the conscious violation of which is punished with excision (Lev. 4:27-28).
189. Offer a sacrifice of varying value in accordance with one’s means (Lev. 5:7).
190. Do not sever completely the head of a fowl brought as a sin-offering (Lev. 5:8).
191. Do not put olive oil in a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
192. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33).(First part repeated, last part new).
193. Do not put frankincense on a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
194. An individual shall bring an offering if he is in doubt as to whether he has committed a sin for which one has to bring a sin-offering. This is called a guilt-offering for doubtful sins (Lev. 5:17-19).
195. Do not eat of the flesh of sin offerings, the blood of which is brought within the Sanctuary and sprinkled towards the Veil (Lev. 6:23).
Trumpets Offerings H801 !:MÑ% ish-shaw’ The same as H800, but used in a liturgical sense; properly a burnt offering.
196. An offering made by fire (Lev. 23:25)
Wave Offering unknown / research 8573 The ideas is of shaking (undulating) the offering - like the shaking of the lulav?
197. (Ex 29:24-27)
198. See Leviticus for other references
Vows
199. Harlot’s wages or money from a sale of a dog is not permitted for a vow in God’s House.(Deut 23:18). It is an abomination. See Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Signs and Symbols - Applies Today
200. Circumcise males that are 8 days old (Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3).
201. Place and wear fringes/twisted threads (tzitzit) on the borders of clothing throughout your generations (Num. 15:38-39) and the four quarters of your vesture (Deut 22:12).
202. The fringe is to remind you not to indulge in evil thoughts and sights (Num. 15:39).
203. These words shall be in your hearts (Deut 6:6).
204. Bind these words for a sign upon your hand (Deut. 6:8).
205. Bind these words on your forehead (Deut 6:8).
206. Write His words on house posts and gates (Deut 6:9).
Study - Applies Today
207. Take heed in all that God says (Ex. 23:13).
208. Walk in His ways. Keep His commandments. (Deut. 28:9, Ex 18:20)
209. Learn Torah and put it within your heart (Deut 6:7).
210. Do not add or take away from His word (Deut 4:2 and 12:32).
211. Teach these words diligently to your children whenever you can - in the morning when you arise, at night before bed, and as you walk (Deut. 6:7).
* Do not hearken to false prophets who add and/or take away from the words of the Torah (Deut. 13:1-3). See idolatry
B. God and Us
Blessings - Applies Today
212. Bless God/recite grace AFTER meals for the good land he has given us (Deut. 8:10).
213. Serve God and He will bless your bread and water and remove your sickness (Ex. 23:25) (Jewish interpretation: the word “serve” in the Talmud refers to prayer).
Congregation of the Lord - WHAT IS IT? Does NOT apply?
214. A man who is wounded in the testicles, or has his penis cut off shall not enter into God’s congregation/assembly (Heb: qahal) (Deut. 23:1).
215. A bastard shall not enter into the God’s congregation/assembly until the 10th generation (Deut. 23:2).
216. Ammonites or Moabites shall not enter God’s congregation for 10 generations (Deut 23:3).
217. The children of the Esau/Edomites and the Egyptians shall enter into God’s congregation/assembly in their third generation. (Deut. 23:7-8).
218. Do not pursue peace or prosperity with the Ammonites or Moabites forever (Deut 23:6).
Oaths, Swearing, and Vows - Applies Today
219. Serve and fear God AND swear by His name (Deut 6:13 and 10:20)
220. Do not swear by God’s name falsely (Lev. 19:12).
221. Do not profane God’s Name (Lev 19:12)
222. Do not break a vow (Num. 30:2).
223. Do not delay in fulfilling vows (Deut. 23:21).
224. Making and annulment of vows between a man and wife, and between the father and daughter (Num. 30:1-16).
* Harlot’s wages or money from a sale of a dog is not permitted for a vow in God’s House.(Deut 23:18). It is an abomination. See Sacrifices: Vows
Nazarite Vow - NOT Applicable—however it is questionable!
225. A Nazarite shall not drink wine, or anything mixed with wine which tastes like wine, even if it has soured. (Num. 6:3).
226. Do not eat fresh grapes or grape juices (Num. 6:3).
227. Do not eat dried grapes (raisins) (Num. 6:3).
228. Do not eat the kernels of the grapes (Num. 6:4).
229. Do not eat grape skins (Num. 6:4).
230. Allow your hair to grow (Num. 6:5). Do not cut your hair (Num. 6:5).
231. Do not enter any building where there is a dead body (Num. 6:6).
232. Do not defile yourself for any dead person (by being in the presence of the corpse) (Num. 6:7).
233. Shave your hair when you bring your offerings at the completion of the period of his/her Nazariteship, or within that period if you have become defiled by a death of a person by you (Num. 6:9).
234. Offerings to be made (Num. 6:10-20)
Priest and Congregation Responsibilities Not Applicable
235. Give honor to a priest and grant him precedence in all things that are holy (Lev. 21:8).
236. Give the Levites cities and suburbs to dwell in.(Num. 35:2).
237. The Levites (?) shall designate 6 of their 48 cities as cities of refuge (Num 35:6).
238. These are the measurements for the city (Num 35:4-5)
239. The location of these cities (Num 35:14)
* Do not forsake the Levite (Deut 12:19). See tithing
C. The Priesthood and the Temple - NOT Applicable today because there is no Temple.
Age and Who is to Serve
240. The sons of Kohath from the tribe of Levi shall serve in the tabernacle of the mo’ed (note the Hebrew word is mo’ed - not congregation!) from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:2-3).
From thirty7970 years8141 old4480, 1121 and upward4605 even until5704 fifty2572 years8141 old,1121 all3605 that enter935 into the host,6635 to do6213 the work4399 in the tabernacle168 of the congregation.4150
241. The sons of Gershon shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:22-23).
242. The sons of Merari shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:29-30).
243. The sons of Kohathite shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50 (Num. 4:34-35).
244. The remainder (my read on this) of the Levites shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from the age of 25-50 (Num. 8:24-25) with apparently a slightly different type of service:
Num 8:24 This2063 is it that834 belongeth unto the Levites:3881 from twenty6242 and five2568 years8141 old4480, 1121 and upward4605 they shall go in935 to wait upon6633, (6635) the service5656 of the tabernacle168 of the congregation:4150
For some reason this age was later changed to 20 years (I Chron. 23:24). Clark’s commentary states “The rabbins say that the Levites began to learn to do the service at twenty-five, and that having been instructed five years, they began the public service at thirty, and thus they reconcile the two periods referred to above.”
* Note; The firstborn of men are to be dedicated to the service of God (Ex 13:2). Do not delay in giving the firstborn (Ex22:27). The Levites later replaced the first born, so this is no longer applicable, and is not listed as one of laws.
Appearance
245. The High Priest shall wear special garments and breastplate for service (Ex. 28:2-43).
246. The High Priest shall not rend (tear) his clothes (robe) (Ex. 28:32; Lev 21:10).
247. A priest shall not enter the Sanctuary with torn garments (Lev. 10:6).
248. The High Priest shall not enter the Sanctuary at all times (Lev. 16:2).
249. The High Priest shall expose his head (keep his hair combed??? check) (Lev 21:10)
250. A priest shall not enter the Sanctuary with disheveled / uncovered hair (Lev. 10:6).
251. A person with a physical blemish (blind, lame, flat nose, etc) shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 21:17-21).
252. A priest with a temporary (as one interpretation goes) blemish shall not serve there (Lev. 21:21).
253. A priest with a physical blemish shall not enter the Sanctuary further than the altar (Lev. 21:23).
Marriage Prohibitions and Illegitimate Children regarding the High Priests and Levites
254. A priest shall not marry a divorced woman (Lev. 21:7).
255. A priest shall not marry a harlot (Lev. 21:7).
256. A priest shall not marry a profaned woman. (Lev. 21:7).
257. A High Priest shall marry a virgin (Lev. 21:13).
258. A High Priest shall not marry a widow, divorced, harlot, or profane woman (Lev. 21:14).
259. A High Priest shall not profane his seed (Lev. 21:15).
Responsibilities
260. Aaron and his sons shall bless Israel in the stated manner (See Num. 6:23-26).
261. The Levites shall keep the charge and the charge of the tent (Num. 18:3). Some more research needed for this.
262. Only the Levite shall serve perform the service of the tent meting / the tabernacle of the congregation?? (Num. 18:6, 23).
263. Descendants of Aaron in the male line shall serve as priests (Num. 18:7).
Uncleanliness
264. The priest shall not defile himself by contact with any dead, other than immediate relatives (Lev. 21:1-3).
265. The high priest shall not defile himself by contact with the dead including his relatives and his mother and father Lev 21:11).
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects.
266. Do not build an altar of hewn stone (Ex. 20:22).
267. Do not mount the altar by steps (Ex. 20:23).
268. Do not build the Sanctuary (Ex. 25:8).
269. Do not remove the staves from the Ark (Ex. 25:15).
270. Set the showbread and the frankincense before the Lord every Shabbat (Ex. 25:30).
271. Kindle lights in the Sanctuary (Ex. 27:21).
272. The breastplate shall not be loosened from the ephod (Ex. 28:28).
273. Offer incense twice daily (Ex. 30:7).
274. Do not offer strange incense nor any sacrifice upon the golden altar (Ex. 30:9).
275. The priest shall wash his hands and feet at the time of service (Ex. 30:19).
276. Prepare the oil of anointment and anoint High Priest and kings with it (Ex. 30:31).
277. Do not compound (check perfume?) oil for lay use after the formula of the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32-33).
278. Do not anoint a stranger with the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32).
279. Do not compound (check perfume?) anything after the formula of the incense (Ex. 30:37).
280. He who makes unlawful use of sacred things by mistake shall make restitution of the value of his trespass and add a fifth (Lev. 5:16).
281. Remove the ashes from the altar and take them outside the camp (Lev. 6:11).
282. Keep the fire always burning on the altar of the burnt-offering (Lev. 6:12-13).
283. The priest shall not leave the Courtyard of the Sanctuary, during service (Lev. 10:7).
284. An intoxicated person shall not enter the Sanctuary nor give decisions in matters of the Law (Lev. 10:9-11).
285. Revere the Sanctuary (Lev. 19:30).
286. The Ark is to be carried on the shoulder (Num.7:9).
287. Sound the trumpets at the offering of sacrifices and in times of trouble (Num. 10:9-10).
288. Watch over the edifice continually (Num. 18:2).
289. Do not allow the Sanctuary to remain unwatched (Num. 18:5).
290. Do not destroy anything of the Sanctuary, of synagogues, or of houses of study, nor erase the holy names (of God); nor may sacred scriptures be destroyed (Deut. 12:2-4).
Tithes
291. A tithe of the “land” (produce) is the LORD’s (Lev. 27:30; Deut 14:22; ) and are given to the Levites (Deut 18:14; Num. 18:24) because they have no inheritance.
SPECIAL COMMENT: The tithe does not say of your ‘hand’ - i.e. labor. Remember there are those who do not work the land, e.g.
Bricklayers, Carpenters, Tailors, Tentmakers, Butchers, and Candlestick makers
Designer Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
Embroiderer Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
Gem cutter Exodus 28:11 to cut gems
Metal forger Genesis 4:22 Tubal-cain forged tools
Weaver Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
292. Add 1/5 to the tithe if a man redeems it (Lev 27:31)
293. The tenth animal is the LORD’s (Lev. 27:32). Note the 10th - NOT the first.
294. The priests are to keep certain animal parts from offerings/sacrifices for themselves (Deut 18:4)
295. The firstfruits of the grain, wine and oil) are for the priest (Deut. 18:4)
296. Do not delay in giving the tenth (Ex 22:29)
297. Keep the animal for seven days with its mother, on the eighth day give it to the LORD. (Ex. 22:31).
* Levites shall set apart a tenth of the tithes, which they had received from the Israelites, and give it to the priests (Num. 18:26). See General Laws: Tithes and Taxes
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce Applies Today
298. Honor your father and mother (Ex. 20:12).
299. Respect your father and mother (Lev 19:3).
300. Take a wife by marriage (Deut. 24:1)
301. Be fruitful and multiply (Gen. 1:28).
Family, Marriage, and Divorce NOT Applicable
302. The newly married husband shall (be free) for one year to rejoice with his wife (Deut. 24:5).
303. Do not reduce the food, clothing or conjugal rights from the first wife if you take another wife (Ex. 21:10).
304. The woman suspected of adultery is to be dealt with according to the Torah (Num. 5:30).
305. One who defames his wife’s honor (by falsely accusing her of unchastity before marriage) must live with her all his lifetime and may not divorce her (Deut. 22:19).
306. A token of virginity should be taken as evidence (Deut. 22:17)
307. He shall be fined a 100 shekels of silver (Deut 22:19).
308. Divorce by a formal written document/bill of divorcement (Deut. 24:1).
309. A widow whose husband died childless must not be married to anyone but her deceased husband’s brother; i.e. marry the widow of a brother who has died childless (Deut. 25:5).
310. The name of a child shall be the name of the deceased brother (Deut 25:5)
311. The widow must formally release the obligation of the brother-in-law if he refuses to marry her. (Deut. 25:7-9).
312. A man who divorces his wife shall not remarry her, if after the divorce she has or had remarried another man (Deut. 24:4).
313. Do not marry any of the people of the nations listed in Deut 7:1 (Deut. 7:3).
* Both parents are to bring a stubborn and rebellious son who is disobedient, a glutton, and drunkards to the judges to be put to death by stoning. See Death Penalty.
* A son that hits his parents shall be put to death (Ex. 21:15). See Death Penalty.
* An Ammonite or Moabite shall not marry the daughter of an Israelite until the 10th generation (Deut. 23:3-4). See rephrased from Congregation of the Lord.
* Include children of the 3rd generation of Esau/Edom and Egyptians into the congregation of Israel (Deut. 23:8-9). See rephrased from Congregation of the Lord.
Neighbor Applies Today
314. Love your neighbor as you love yourself (Lev 19:18).
315. Do not take revenge (Lev. 19:18).
316. Do not bear a grudge (Lev. 19:18).
317. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbor (i.e. stand by idly when a human life is in danger (Lev. 19:16).
318. Do not be a talebearer (gossiper) (Lev. 19:16).
319. Do not carry hatred in your heart toward your brother (Lev. 19:17).
320. Rebuke your neighbor when he sins so he does not continue in sins (Lev. 19:17).
321. Honor and stand up before the hoary head (the old and the wise) (Lev. 19:32).
322. Do not oppress/wrong anyone (Lev. 25:17).
323. Do not curse a deaf man (Lev. 19:14).
324. Do not cause the blind (also simple-minded?) to stumble (Lev. 19:14).
325. Do not steal (Ex.20:15, Lev 19:11).
326. Take care of anything you have found that belongs to your brother (e.g. clothing, animals, etc.) until he returns to reclaim it. (Deut 22:2).
327. Do not lie (Ex. 20:16, Lev 19:11).
328. Do not covet (Ex 20:17).
329. Do not hate an Edomite or an Egyptian because he is your brother (Deut 23:7).
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows (Refer also to Agriculture) - Applies Today
330. Do not afflict the weak (speaking of orphans and widows) (Ex. 22:22).
331. Assist the poor and supply his need (Deut. 15:7).
332. Give generously to the poor and needy (Deut. 15:11).
Sexual Relationships Forbidden Applies Today
333. Do not be sexually intimate with your relatives (Lev. 18:6)
334. Do not commit incest with your mother (Lev. 18:7).
335. Do not commit sodomy/incest with your father (Lev. 18:7).
336. Do not commit incest with your father’s wife (Lev. 18:8).
337. Do not commit incest with your sister (Lev. 18:9).
338. Do not commit incest with your father’s wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:9).
339. Do not commit incest with your son’s daughter (Lev. 18:10).
340. Do not commit incest with one’s daughter’s daughter (Lev. 18:10). Do not commit incest with one’s daughter (not explicitly stated in the Torah but is inferred from other explicit commands)
341. Do not commit incest with your fathers sister (Lev. 18:12).
342. Do not commit incest with your mother’s sister (Lev. 18:13).
343. Do not commit incest with your father’s brothers wife (Lev. 18:14) .
344. Do not commit sodomy/incest with your father’s brother (Lev. 18:14).
345. Do not commit incest with your son’s wife (Lev. 18:15).
346. Do not commit incest with your brother’s wife (Lev. 18:16).
347. Do not commit incest with your wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:17).
348. Do not commit incest with your daughter of your wife’s son (Lev. 18:17).
349. Do not commit incest with the daughter of your wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:17).
350. Do not commit incest with your wife’s sister (Lev. 18:18).
351. Do not commit intercourse with another man’s wife (Lev. 18:20).
352. Do not commit sodomy with a male (Lev. 18:22).
353. Do not commit intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23).
354. A woman shall not have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23).
355. Harlotry and homosexuality are not permitted in Israel (Deut. 23:17).
Strangers (Gentiles) / Foreigners
Applies Today
356. Love the stranger (Deut. 10:19).
357. Do not vex or oppress the stranger (Ex. 22:20).
358. Do not hate an Egyptian because you were a stranger (Heb ger) in his land. (Deut 23:7)
NOT Applicable
359. Exact the debt of a stranger in the sabbatical year (Deut. 15:3). (Also see Business Practices)
* Lend to a foreigner with interest (Deut. 23:20). (Also see Business Practices)
III GENERAL LAWS
Agriculture (Also refer to the poor and unfortunate) Applies today.
360. Let the land lie fallow in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11; Lev. 25:2).
361. Let the poor and the beast eat of the land the Sabbatical year (Ex 23:11).
362. Six years you have to till the ground and sow seed (Lev 25:3)
363. Do not till the ground, prune trees, or tend to the vineyard in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4).
364. Do not reap the aftergrowth in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:5).
365. Do not gather the fruit of the tree or vineyard in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:5).
366. Keep the Jubilee year holy by resting and letting the land lie fallow (Lev. 25:10-11).
367. Do not reap the aftergrowth of the field or trees that grows of itself in the Jubilee Year (Lev. 25:11).
368. Do not sow different kinds of seed together in one field (Lev. 19:19).
369. Do not let different animals / cattle interbreed (Lev 19:19).
370. Do not eat the fruit of a tree for three years from the time it was planted (Lev. 19:23).
371. The fruit of fruit-bearing trees in the fourth year of their planting shall be holy to the LORD (and eaten in Jerusalem as the second tithe is a Jewish interpretation) (Lev. 19:24).
372. Do not sow diverse seeds (Jewish interpretation - sow grain or herbs) in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
373. You may eat grapes of a neighbor’s vineyard at your pleasure, bu do not take any in a vessel with you. (Deut 23:24)
374. You may eat grain of a neighbor’s field, but you cannot take a sickle to it (Deut 23:25)
375. Do not eat the produce of diverse seeds (defiled fruit) sown in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
376. Dry seed is clean if a carcass falls upon it (Lev 11:37)
377. Wet seed is unclean of a carcass falls upon it (Lev 11:38)
* Do not destroy fruit trees (wantonly or in warfare) (Deut. 20:19-20). See Wars.
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate Applies Today
378. Do not reap the entire field (Lev. 19:9; Lev. 23:22) Leave the corners unreaped.
379. Do not collect the gleanings (the produce left by the harvesters/reapers) (Lev. 19:9).
380. Do not glean the vineyard (Lev. 19:10).
381. Do not gather every single grape of the vineyard (Lev. 19:10; Deut. 24:21).
382. Leave the gleanings and single grapes of the vineyard for the poor, stranger, fatherless and the widow (Lev. 19:9-10: Deut. 24:21).
383. Do not return to take a forgotten sheaf from the harvest (Deut. 24:19) (Deut. 24:20).
384. Leave the forgotten sheaves for the stranger, fatherless, and the widow (Deut. 24:19).
385. Do not throughly pick/shake/harvest an olive tree a second time (Deut. 24:20).
386. Leave the remaining olives for the stranger, fatherless, and the widow (Deut. 24:20).
Animal Husbandry Applies Today
387. Return an enemy’s lost ox to him (Ex. 23:4)
* Return your brother’s ox or sheep to him if they are lost (Deut. 22.1) See Propert, Property Rights and Resonsibilities.
388. Take care of his lost animal until he returns to get it. (Deut 22:2)
389. Help an enemy relieve his ass’s (animal’s) carrying burden (Ex. 23:5).
390. Aid an animal. Do not leave an animal that has fallen down beneath its burden (Deut. 22:4).
391. Let your animal eat the grain that he is treading. Do not muzzle him. (Deut. 25:4).
392. Do not cross-breed cattle of different species (Lev. 19:19. The Talmud also applies this to birds).
393. Do not yoke together beasts (e.g. an ox and ass) of different species (Deut. 22:10).
Business Practices
Applies Today
394. Do not unjustly measure or judge anything (Lev. 19:35).
395. Use correct scales and weights (Lev. 19:36).
396. Do not own inaccurate measures and weights (Deut. 25:13-14)
397. Do no wrong in buying or selling so as to oppress your neighbor (Lev. 25:14).
* Do not vex or wrong the stranger (Ex. 22:20, Stated above in Human Relationships: Strangers).
Applies Today to the extent possible under the nation’s laws.
398. Do not charge interest on loan to a fellow Israelite/brother (Lev. 25:37: Deut 23:20).
399. It is permissible to loan with interest to a foreigner (Deut. 23:20) (also stated above in Human Relationships: Strangers)
400. Do not charge interest on a loan to the poor (Ex. 22:25).
401. Do not take as collateral / a pledge a person’s clothing (Ex. 22:26).
402. Do not take as collateral / a pledge a millstone (methods to eat with / food utensils? euphemism?) (Deut. 24:6).
403. Do not exact collateral / a pledge from a debtor by force (Deut. 24:10).
404. Do not keep collateral / a pledge from its owner at the time when he needs it (Deut. 24:12-13).
405. Do not take a pledge from a widow (Deut. 24:17).
406. Do not pervert justice to take advantage of the foreigner or fatherless (Deut. 24:17).
407. Release debts in the seventh year from your brother / fellow Israelites (Deut. 15:1 except for the foreigner (Deut 15:3)
408. Do not demand the return of a loan after the Sabbatical year has passed (Deut. 15:2).
409. You may demand the return of a loan after the Sabbatical year from the foreigner (Deut 15:3)
410. Do not refrain from making a loan because of the release of loans in the Sabbatical year (Deut. 15:9).
NOT Applicable
* Do not rebuild a city that has been led astray to idolatry (Deut. 13:16; See idolatry.
* Destroy the property of a city that has been so led astray (Deut. 13:17). See idolatry.
Clothing and Fashion Applies Today.
411. A man shall not wear women’s clothing (Deut. 22:5).
412. A woman shall not wear men’s clothing (Deut. 22:5).
413. Do not wear garments made of wool and linen mixed together (Deut. 22:11).
* Place and wear fringes/twisted threads (tzitzit) on the borders of clothing throughout your generations (Num. 15:38-39) and the four quarters of your vesture (Deut 22:12). See Signs and Symbols.
Criminal Actions Applies Today
414. Do not kill (Ex. 20:13).
415. Do not rob employee’s wages (Lev. 19:13).
416. Do not defraud (Lev. 19:13).
417. Do not steal personal property (Lev. 19:11).
418. Do not covet what belongs to another (Ex. 20:17, Deut. 5:21).
Health Applies Today except where noted
Appearance and Body
419. Do not shave the corners of the beard (Lev. 19:27). (Note how Assyrian’s beard’s are portrayed in carved reliefs as have squared of beards)
420. Do not shave around the corners of your temple/ round the corners of the head (Lev. 19:27). (SPECIAL COMMENT Is this related to a forgotten idolatrous practice? Otherwise, I have no idea of what this means. I do not think it would mean what the Orthodox Jews practice today, merely for the fact it looks odd and attracts attention)
421. Incisions in one’s flesh in grief for the dead are prohibited (Lev. 19:28; Deut. 14:1).
422. Tattoos are prohibited (Lev. 19:28).
423. Making a bald spot for the dead between the eyes is prohibited (Deut. 14:1)
by Mike Bacon
9/5/07
CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. The 613 Laws - Outline
III. The ‘613’ Laws
IV. Law Types and Definitions
V. Critical Thinking (NOT COMPLETED)
Vl. Rational for Applicability of Laws
VII. Controversial Scriptures and Topics
I. INTRODUCTION
INDEX
The purpose of this paper is five-fold:
1. To introduce people to the contemporary categorization of the Old Testament laws, collectively called the Torah by the Jewish people, for easy reference, learning, and better understanding.
2. To list the laws within each category.
3. To demonstrate to the reader that the Torah laws may form the foundation of probably tens of thousands of man-made laws today which required specialized attorneys to make, interpret, and apply. Read these Torah laws and see the resemblance to our man-made laws - and then consider
Deu 4:6 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.
Deu 4:7 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for?
Deu 4:8 And what nation is there so great, that hath statutes and judgments so righteous as all this law, which I set before you this day?
4. The potential applicability or inapplicability of the laws in today’s society.
5. The rational for determining their applicability.
The categories, classifications, commentary, ordering, and numbering are my own.
As you read though these laws, think about legalistic society we live in that regulates the speeds we drive our vehicles, traffic lights, stop signs, the ways we divorce and marry, conduct business (interest rates, contracts, theft, weights and measures, taxation), regulate the building of homes, war and drafting of men, sexual crimes, agricultural education and practices, and the list goes on into probably tens of thousands. Not all the laws are good, but that was told in advance:
Eze 20:23 Moreover I sware unto them in the wilderness, that I would scatter them among the nations, and disperse them through the countries;
Eze 20:24 because they had not executed mine ordinances, but had rejected my statutes, and had profaned my sabbaths, and their eyes were after their fathers’ idols.
Eze 20:25 Moreover also I gave them statutes that were not good, and ordinances wherein they should not live; (emphasis mine).
We prefer to live under laws that men devise as part of a democratic society so that we may live peaceably and justly with our neighbors, and with the expectation that if we are not treated fairly, we have a recourse to claim damages that occur to us.
Don’t you agree that most “Christians” think we should obey most of these man-made laws? Are not they meant for the benefit of society? Why would one object to keeping the majority of them?
Yet ... many Christians do not think they have to read nor obey the Old Testament Laws because, they has been done away, or because they are onerous - when man’s laws which they willingly comply with may be even more so. They also believe that a “new” law (of Christ) is now written on their hearts. Unlike the Torah, this new body of law is not listed as a body of law but is deduced from the compilations of the letter(s) of men.
Some questions to consider:
If Christ came to do away with the law, how can sin exist without a law to define what sin is?
Since the law is on the Christian hearts and they walk by the Spirit, why is it even necessary to read the Bible (either Old or New Testaments) or read religious literature, or even hear the words of the ministry? If the law is written on the hearts and they are guided by the Spirit and not written words, there is no need for these things. Is this not logical and rational?
We must walk by both the Spirit and learn from the words that are written and spoken. It is not a matter of either one or the other. At this time It is both.
II. 613 LAWS - OUTLINE
The “613” mitzvot (commandments) listing of verses utilizes the verse listing from the King James Version. I have grouped the laws into 4 main categories with subordinate classifications listed alphabetical order:
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God
Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
Moedim / Religious Day Observances
Prophets
Signs and Symbols
Study
B. God and Us
Blessings
Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Nazarite Vows
Priests and Congregation Responsibilities
C. The Priesthood and the Temple
Age and Who is to Serve
Appearance
Marriage Prohibitions
Sacrifices and Offerings and the Firstborn
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects
Tithes and Taxes
Uncleanness
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Love in General
Neighbors
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows (Refer also to Agriculture)
Sexual Relationships Forbidden
Strangers (or Gentiles)
III GENERAL LAWS (Further classified in the below table)
Agriculture
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate
Animal Husbandry
Business Practices
Clothing and Fashion
Criminal Actions
Health
Inheritance
Labor Rules: Employers, Employees, & Servants
Kings and Rulers
Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes
Property, Property Rights and Responsibilities
Redeeming
Tithes
Warfare
Weights and Measures
IV COURT SYSTEM - JUDGING AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS.
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God
Idolatry, Idolaters and Idolatrous Practices
Moedim / Religious Day Observances
Prophets
Signs and Symbols
Study
B. God and Us
Blessings
Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Nazarite Vows
Priests and Congregation Responsibilities C. The Priesthood and the Temple
Age and Who is to Serve
Appearance
Marriage Prohibitions
Sacrifices and Offerings and the Firstborn
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects
Tithes and Taxes
Uncleanness
COLOR KEY
Green = Applicable
Red = Not Applicable
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Family, Marriage, and Divorce
Love in General
Neighbors
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows
(Refer also to Agriculture)
Sexual Relationships Forbidden
Strangers (or Gentiles)
Strangers (or Gentiles)
III GENERAL LAWS
Personal
Agriculture
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate
Animal Husbandry
Business Practices
Clothing and Fashion
Criminal Actions
Health
Tithes
Federal / State / Local
Inheritance
Labor Rules: Employees, Employers & Servants Kings and Rulers
Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes
Property, Property Rights and Responsibilities
Redeeming
Tithes
Warfare
Weights and Measures
IV COURT SYSTEM - JUDGING AND THE JUDICIAL PROCESS
Not Applicable Today
III. 613 INSTRUCTIONS (COMMANDMENTS, STATUTES, AND ORDINANCES)*
The Jewish rabbis have separated out 613 laws from the Torah - the first 5 books of the Old Testament. The Greek synonym for these same 5 books is Pentateuch - meaning 5 cases (which contained the 5 book scrolls).
Why 613? One explanation is this number totals 10. Another explanation is that the gematria value of the word Torah totals 611. The two first commandments of the 10 Commandments were added to the total to make 613. Gematria comes from the Greek word geometry. (Gematria is the system by which numerical values are assigned to either Hebrew or Greek letters. Many are familiar with this usage as they try to place the Roman letters with the names of men in arriving at the meaning of 666).
However, you will shortly notice that I have listed 690! In reviewing several Jewish / Hebrew lists I learned that some laws are repeated while numerous others (such as the laws of redeeming a servant) are omitted. You may still find some other laws unintentionally omitted by myself.
My methodology in compiling my initial list was to review other lists. I did not read the Torah through verse by verse to compile a list. Hence the current weakness of my listing. I tell you this now, so that you recognize this fact and realize this listing’s shortcoming. Sometime in the future I may go through the Torah verse by verse to compare it with my present list. Another weakness is that the Jewish lists contain Rabbinic interpretations and not the literal Torah statement. I have removed all such interpretations that I know.
One of my latest addition’s (Deut. 21:16) to the list was brought to my attention from a friend. Although the verse was referenced in an internet list, there is more than one statement of law in the verse originally listed.
Please note: This paper is not an attempt to state the exact number of the laws - or to make the following list ‘the’ definitive list. The number of the laws probably varies depending upon the author, and really is not relevant or a factor in this paper. This listing is dynamic and subject to changes based upon new understanding. So please do not take it as something meant to be set in concrete and is unchangeable. If you see errors, additions, etc. that need to be made - I welcome your comments and constructive criticism.
The laws which are applicable today are noted. The applicability is the determination I have made - for better or for worse and I take full responsibility for this. Again, as stated before, this is where I am at, today. I hope, however, that even if you disagree with my determination that you will benefit from this listing.
The laws may be observed personally especially where man-made laws enact religious freedom. Otherwise one may have to decide to follow men or God.
*An Asterisk indicates that this verse has been numbered elsewhere and is repeated for ease of reference because the law may fall into more than one category.
I WORSHIPPING GOD
A. God - Applies Today
1. God exists and reveals himself (Ex. 20:2; Deut. 5:6).
2. There are no other gods but the Eternal (Ex. 20:3).^^
3. God is One (Deut. 6:4).
4. Hallow God’s name (Lev 22:32 and do not take His name in vain/profane it (Ex 20:7, Lev 18:21).
5. Do not verbally abuse (revile) God (Ex. 22:28)
6. Love God with all your heart, soul, and might (Deut. 6:5).
7. Fear God (Deut. 6:13, 10:20, Lev. 19:32)
8. Serve God (Deut. 6:13; 10:20)
9. Swear by His (God’s) name (Deut. 6:13: 10:20).
10. Cleave to Him (Deut. 10:20, 13:4).
11. Do not test God (Deut. 6:16).
12. Keep all of His commandments (Deut 13:18).
** The “10 Commandments” are noted individually throughout this list.
Moedim / Religious Day Observances - Applies Today except where noted.
13. Abib shall be the first month of the new year. (Ex. 12:2).
14. Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy (Ex. 20:8; Lev. 19:3 in conjunction with respecting your father and mother!)
15. The seventh day is the Sabbath Day. Cease work on the Sabbath Day even during the plowing and harvest times. (Ex. 20:10, Ex.34:21).
16. Work 6 days; then cease work on the Sabbath Day (Ex. 23:12; 34:21).
17. Three times a year celebrate the festivals of Unleavened Bread, Pentecost and Tabernacles (Ex. 23:14).
18. Rejoice on the festivals and eat before the LORD (Deut. 12:7; 16:14).
19. The men shall present themselves before God during the 3 festivals (Deut. 16:16).
20. Do not appear empty before God at the 3 festivals. Every man shall give as he is able (Deut 16:16).
* Do not eat the second tithe within your gates, but only where the LORD appoints.(Deut 12:17-18)
APPLICABLE TODAY?
21. Blow the trumpets when the congregation is to be gathered to assembly (Num 10:3)
22. In the set feasts and at the beginning of the month blow the trumpet over your burnt and peace offerings (offerings NOT applicable). (Num 10:10). Should we blow the trumpets as part of the royal priesthood and a memorial?
Passover and Unleavened Bread
23. Eat unleavened bread for 7 days (Ex 12:15, 18; 13:7).) during the Festival (Deut. 16:3-4) for all of your life.
24. Remove leavened bread on the 1st day of the Festival of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:15) and for 7 days (Deut 16:4).
25. Cease work on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8)
26. Observe a holy convocation on the first day of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:7), except for eating/food preparation. (Ex 12:16)
27. Observe a holy convocation on the seventh day of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:16; Lev. 23:8).
28. No leavened bread is to be in your habitations during the Feast of Unleavened Bread (Ex. 12:19, 13:7)
29. Do not eat any food containing leavened bread during this time (Ex. 12:20).
30. Do not eat leavened bread on Passover (Ex. 13:3).
31. Remember this day you came out of Egypt (Ex 13:3)
32. Teach your sons (children) the meaning of Passover and the departure from Egypt (Ex. 13:8).
33. Observe the second Passover when one happens to be unclean because of a dead body or on a journey away from home (Num. 9:10-11).
34. Do not eat bread made of new grain (the harvest fruitfruits) until this selfsame day before the omer of barley has been offered up as the wavesheaf offering on the second day of Passover (Septuagint) on the day after the Sabbath (King James)(Lev. 23:14).
35. Do not eat of any of the harvest firstfruits until after the wave sheaf offering (Lev 23:14)
36. Begin the count toward Pentecost by counting 7 weeks (the counting of the omer (in Hebrew: Sefirat HaOmer) from the time of the cutting of the omer (a unit of measure of the first sheaves of the barley harvest which was brought to the Temple as an offering on the day after the Sabbath/day of rest//Passover (Lev. 23:15; Deut 16:9).
* An uncircumcised person shall not shall not eat of the holy things. This rule is inferred from the law of the Passover offering, by similarity of phrase (Ex. 12:44-45 and Lev. 22:10). It is not explicitly set forth in the Torah. Traditionally, the rule is that the uncircumcised must not eat holy things is an essential principle of the Torah and not an enactment of the Scribes.
Pentecost (Shavu’ot)
37. Observe a holy convocation on Pentecost forever (Lev. 23:21).
38. Cease work on Pentecost in all of your generations (Lev. 23:21).
Trumpets (Yom T’ruah and known Rabbinically as Rosh Hashanah)
39. Observe a holy convocation on the Day of Trumpets (Lev. 23:24, Num 29:1)).
40. Cease work on Trumpets (Lev. 23:25, Number 29:1)
41. Blow the shofar on Trumpets (Num. 29:1).
Atonement (Yom Kippur)
42. On the 10th day of the month, afflict yourself (Lev. 23:27).
43. Observe a holy convocation (Lev. 23:27).
44. Cease all types of work on Atonement forever (Lev. 23:28&31).
Year of Jubilee at Atonement
45. Count 7 sabbaths of years (7 times 7 = 49 years) (Lev 25:8).
46. Sound the trumpet (shofar / ram’s horn?) of the Jubilee on the 10th day of the 7th month on the Atonement on that day of the 50th year (Lev. 25:9).
47. Proclaim liberty throughout the land (Lev. 25:9)
Tabernacles / Booths (Sukkot)
48. Observe a feast for 7 days (Lev. 23:34, 41).
49. Observe a holy convocation on the first day (Lev. 23:35).
50. Cease work on the first day (Lev. 23:35).
51. Make a “lulav” for Tabernacles by taking a palm branch and the other three plants (Lev. 23:40).
52. Rejoice before the Lord for 7 days (Lev. 23:40).
53. Dwell in booths seven days during Tabernacles (Lev. 23:42). (Note: it does now say how long each day we have to dwell in the booths).
Sabbatical Year of Release Applies Today
54. Assemble as a people to hear and observe the Torah at the end of the 7th year (Deut. 31:12).
NOT Applicable.
55. The year of release is to occur in the Feast of Tabernacles at the end of the 7th year. (Deut 31:10).
Eighth Day (Shemini Atzeret)
56. Cease work on the Eighth Day (Lev. 23:36).
57. Observe a holy convocation on the Eighth Day (Lev. 23:36).
Idolatry - Applies Today
58. Do not worship idols (Ex. 20:4-5).
59. Do not make a graven image; make one, set one up, or have it made by others (Ex. 20:4, 34;17; Deut 16:22, Lev. 26:1)
60. Do not turn to idolatry (Lev. 19:4)
61. Do not follow those who have other gods (Deut. 13:6-8)
62. Burn and do not reuse the gold and silver of any idolatrous image (Deut. 7:25).
63. Do not bring the abominable idols into your house (Deut. 7:26).
64. Do not follow false prophets with their signs and wonders (Deut. 13:1-3).
65. Do not mention the name of another god (Ex. 23:13).
66. Follow God’s laws Do not adopt the pagan customs or manners of Egypt, Canaan, or other nations which are cast out before you (Lev. 18:1-3; Lev. 20:23).
67. Do not sacrifice any of your offspring to Molech (Lev. 18:21).
68. Do not sacrifice your son or daughter through fire (Deut 18:10).
69. Do not teach/use magic spells (Heb: nachesh; to whisper a magic spell) or nor observe times (astrology??) (Heb: anan) (Lev. 19:26, Deut 18:10).
70. Do not consult or allow familiar spirits/ghosts (obe) (Lev. 19:31, Deut 18:11).
71. Do not consult or allow wizards (yiddoniy) (Lev. 19:31, Deut 18:11)
72. Do not consult or allow witches (Heb: kashaph) (Deut. 18:10).
73. Do not practice or allow divination (Heb: qesem) (a general term for magical practices) (Deut. 18:10).
74. Do not consult or allow a charmer (Heb: chabar, cheber) (casting spells over snakes and scorpions?) (Deut. 18:11).
75. Do not consult or allow consulters (Heb: shaal) (Deut 18:11)
76. Do not consult or allow necromancers (Heb: maytim: inquiring the dead) (Deut. 18:11).
* Put to death a prophet who prophesies in the name of an idol (Deut. 18:20).
Idolatry - NOT Applicable
77. Do not plant a grove of trees near an altar for God (Deut. 16:21). Sacrifices were later changed to be allowed only at the temple. There is not temple today and no sacrifices are required today. Paul says we should be the “living sacrifices” (Rom 12:1)
78. Destroy entirely the Hittite, Girgashite, Amorite, Canaanite, Perizzite, Hivite, and the Jebusite (Deut. 7:2).
79. Slay the inhabitants of an idolatrous city along with their cattle, and burn that city (Deut. 13:12-15).
80. Burn an idolatrous city along with its spoil (Deut. 13:16).
81. Do not keep anything of the spoil (Deut. 13:17).
82. Make no agreements/covenants with the inhabitants of the lands or serve their gods (Ex. 23:32).
83. Make no agreements/covenants with the peoples that are cast out before you nor show them mercy (Deut. 7:1-2).
84. The Amorite, Hittite, Perizzite, Canaanite, Hivite, and the Jebusite are not permitted to dwell in the land I have given you (see above) for their gods shall be a snare to you (Ex 23:3 and 33).
* Put to death any person by stoning that secretly encourages you to follow other gods (Deut. 13:6-10). See death penalty.
Prophets - Applies Today
85. God will raise up to you a prophet to communicates His words to you and you shall hearken and obey these words. (Deut 18: 15-19) (This could be taken as “harken to the call of every prophet in each generation, provided that he neither adds to, nor takes away from the Torah).
86. Do not be afraid of false prophets (Deut.18:22).
* A self-proclaimed false prophet who does not speak for YHWH shall be put to death (Deut. 18:20). See death penalty.
* Put a false prophet to death (Deut. 12:4). See death penalty.
Sacrifices and Offerings - NOT Applicable
General
87. Offer all firstlings, offerings, sacrifices, tithes and vows where YHVH indicates (Deut. 12:5-6).
88. Sanctify the firstling of clean cattle and offer it up (Ex. 13:2; Deut. 15:19)
89. Do not go up to the Sanctuary for the festival without bringing an offering; i.e. do not appear before me empty (Ex. 23:15). CHECK What does this really mean?
90. Bring the first fruits to the Sanctuary (Ex. 23:19).
91. Aaron and his sons shall eat the flesh of the holy sacrifices (Ex. 29:32).
92. Do not offer up leaven or honey (Lev. 2:11).
93. Every sacrifice is to be salted (Lev. 2:13). Do not offer up an unsalted offering (Lev. 2:13).
94. Do not place frankincense or oil on a jealousy offering (Num. 5:15).
95. A sin done in ignorance shall offer a special sacrifice (Lev 4:13-21).
96. Do not eat sacrifices that are eaten beyond the appointed time for eating them (Lev. 7:18)
97. Do not eat of holy things that have become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
98. Burn meat of the holy sacrifice that has become unclean (Lev. 7:19).
99. A person who is unclean shall not eat of things that are holy (Lev. 7:20).
100. The penalty for doing so is expulsion from the congregation ( Lev 7:20).
101. A woman after childbirth shall bring a prescribed offering when she is clean (Lev. 12:6).
102. The leper shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed (Lev. 14:10).
103. A man having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after he is cleansed of his issue (Lev. 15:14-15).
104. A woman having an issue shall bring a sacrifice after she is cleansed of her issue (Lev. 15:28-30).
105. Observe Atonement and its related services. (Lev. 16:3-34). More than one command noted.
106. Do not slaughter beasts set apart for sacrifices outside (the Sanctuary) (Lev. 17:3-4)
107. Do not eat flesh of a sacrifice that has been left over to the 3rd day (Lev. 19:7).
108. Do not offer blemished, blind, broken, maimed, or scabbed animals for a sacrifice (Lev. 22:20-22; Deut 17:1).
109. Do not offer a castrated animal as an offering. (Lev. 22:24)
110. Do not offer up a blemished animal that comes from non-Israelites (Lev. 22:25).
111. Do not kill the cow or its ewe with its young on the same day (Lev 22:28)
112. Sacrifices of cattle can only take place when they are at least 8 days old (Lev. 22:27).
113. Do not leave any flesh of the thanksgiving offering until the morning (Lev. 22:30).
114. That one who vows to the Lord the monetary value of a person shall pay the amount appointed as written here (Lev. 27:2-8).
115. If a beast is exchanged for one that had been set apart as an offering, both become sacred (Lev. 27:9-10).
116. Do not exchange a beast set aside for sacrifice (Lev. 27:10).
117. One who vows to the Lord the monetary value of an unclean beast shall pay its value (Lev. 27:11-12).
118. If he redeems the animal, he shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:13).
119. One who vows the value of a his house shall pay according to the priest’s appraisal. (Lev. 27:14).
120. One who redeems the house shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:13)
121. One who vows a portion of his field shall pay according to the estimation appointed as written here from the year of Jubilee (Lev. 27:15-18).
122. One who redeems the field shall pay 1/5 more (Lev 27:19).
123. The field shall return to him that sold it im the year of Jubilee (Lev 27:24).
124. The firstling is the LORD’s. No man may sanctify it. (Lev. 27:26).
125. Decide in regard to dedicated property as to which is sacred to the Lord and which belongs to the priest (Lev. 27:28).
126. Do not sell anything devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
127. Do not redeem anything devoted to the Lord (Lev. 27:28).
128. Make confession before the Lord of any sin that one has committed, when bringing a sacrifice and at other times and add 1/5 thereof (Num. 5:6-7). (this is not clear at all)
129. Bring all offerings, whether obligatory or freewill, to the place where He shall choose (Deut. 12:5-6).
130. Do not do work with the firstlings of the flock set apart to God (Deut. 15:19).
131. Do not shear the firstling of the sheep (Deut. 15:19).
132. Do not bring sacrifices out of the hire of a harlot or the price of a dog (apparently a euphemism for sodomy) (Deut. 23:18).
133. Set apart the firstborn of unclean animals and man (Deut 13:12, Number 18:15)).
134. Redeem the firstborn human male (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20; Num. 18:15).
135. Redeem the firstling of an ass (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20).
136. Break the neck of the firstling of an ass if it is not redeemed (Ex. 13:13; Ex. 34:20).
137. Do not redeem the firstling of a clean beast (Num. 18:17).
138. Carry out the ordinance of the Red Heifer so that its ashes will always be available (Num. 19:2-10)
^ Offer a heifer in sacrifice for finding a dead man of which the perpetrator is unknown (Deut. 21:1-9). See: Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes.
* Kill the heifer in a valley not plowed or sowed and with running water (Deut.21:4). See: Penalties, Punishment and Restitution for Various Accidents and Crimes.
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139. Observe the teaching of the burnt-offering (Lev. 1:1-17, 6:9-13)
140. Offer burnt offerings only in the place which YHVH chooses (Deut 12:13-14)
* Blow the trumpet over the burnt sacrifice (Num 10:10): See moedim.
Daily Offering
141. Offer the regular sacrifices daily of two lambs as burnt offerings (Num. 28:3).
142. Offer one in the morning and the other at even (at the going down of the sun; i.e. after 12 noon) (Num. 28:4) with a 1/10 ephah of flour with a 1/4 hin of oil (Num. 28:5).
Shabbat and Moedim Offerings
Drink offering: H5262 12+ 12+ nesek ne^?sekneh’-sek, nay’-sek
143. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice every Shabbat of two male lambs, 2/10 deals of flour with oil for a meal offering and a drink offering (Num. 28:9) of wine of 1/4 hin for one male lamb (Num 28:7).
144. Offer an additional burnt (801(!:MÑ% ’ishsha^?h ish-shaw’) offering/sacrifice of a male lamb on each of the 7 days of Unleavened Bread (Lev. 23:8) with the same offerings (see below) set forth for the new moon (Num. 28:19-25)
145. Offer an additional burnt offering/sacrifice every New Moon of:
*2 young bullocks each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*1 ram with a meal offering of 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*7 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:3-11)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too? Num. 28:15).
146. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on firstfruits (Shauvot) (Num. 28:26-31) set forth for the new moon (see above).
147. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Yom T’eruah (Num. 29:1-6) ) set forth for the new moon (see above).
148. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Yom Kippur (Num. 29:7-11) set forth for the new moon (see above).
149. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Sukkot (Lev 23:36, Num. 29:12-34).
->On the 1st day of Sukkot:
*13 young bullocks each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*2 ram with a meal offering of a 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*14 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:11-3)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too?) (Num. 28:15).
->Offer one less bullock each day (down to 7 bullocks on the 7th day of Sukkot) with all the remaining offerings stated above on each day.
150. Offer an additional offering/sacrifice on Shemini Atzeret, which is a festival by itself (Num. 29:35-38).
*1 young bullock each with meal offering of 3/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of ½ hin of wine;
*1 ram with a meal offering of a 2/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/3 hin of wine,
*7 one year old male lambs with a meal offering of 1/10 deal of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Num. 28:11-3)
*1 male goat for a sin offering (with a meal and drink offering, too?).
Freewill Offering
Notice the freewill offering is given of the fruit of the hand - not the land:
151. Notice Deu 16:10 And thou shalt keep6213 the feast2282 of weeks7620 unto the LORD3068 thy God430 with a tribute4530 of a freewill offering5071 of thine hand,3027 which834 thou shalt give5414 unto the LORD thy God, according as834 the LORD3068 thy God430 hath blessed1288 thee:
OR it may be of the land
152. Lev 22:21 And whosoever376, 3588 offereth7126 a sacrifice2077 of peace offerings8002 unto the LORD3068 to accomplish6381 his vow,5088 or176 a freewill offering5071 in beefs1241 or176 sheep,6629 it shall be1961 perfect8549 to be accepted;7522 there shall be1961 no3808, 3605 blemish3971 therein.
OR of your choice:
153. Deu 23:23 That which is gone out4161 of thy lips8193 thou shalt keep8104 and perform;6213 even a freewill offering,5071 according as834 thou hast vowed5087 unto the LORD3068 thy God,430 which834 thou hast promised1696 with thy mouth.6310
Guilt/Trespass Offerings H817 !:Ñ. aw-shawm’
154. Observe the teaching of the guilt offering (Lev. 7:1-7).
155. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33).
156. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall not be eaten by a stranger (Ex. 29:33).
Heave Offering unknown / research
157. (Ex.29:17)
158. (Lev 7:14)
159. (Lev 10:15)
160. (Deut 12:17) translated contribution of your hand)
Meal Offerings (translated as “meat offering” in the KJV - H4503 /1(% mincha^?h min-khaw’
161. Observe the teaching of the meal offering made with fine flour(Lev. 2:1+ and 7:8-10).
162. The remainder of the meal offerings shall be eaten by the priests (Lev. 2:10; 7:10).
163. Do not allow the remainder of the meal offerings to become leavened and do not use honey (Lev. 2:11).
164. Season the meal offering with salt (Lev 2:13).
165. The firstfruits of a meal offering shall be bruised fresh corn parched with fire (Lev 2:14).
166. Pour oil upon it and lay frankincense on it. (Lev 2:15)
167. The priests shall eat of the remainder (Lev. 6:16).
168. Do not place olive oil or frankincense in the meal-offering of a woman suspected of adultery /spirit of jealousy (Num. 5:15).
Passover Offerings
169. Slay the Passover lamb (Ex. 12:6).
170. Eat the flesh of the Passover sacrifice on the night of the fifteenth of Nissan (Ex. 12:8).
171. Do not eat the flesh of the Passover lamb raw or sodden (Ex. 12:9).
172. Eat the flesh of the Passover lamb with unleavened bread and bitter herbs (Num.9:11).
173. Do not leave any portion of the flesh of the Passover sacrifice until the morning unconsumed, and burn it in the morning (Ex. 12:10).
174. Do not let a stranger, foreigner, or hired servant, (Ex. 12:43,45) or the uncircumcised (Ex 12:48) eat the Passover lamb.
175. Do not take any of Passover lamb from one house to another (Ex. 12:46).
176. Do not break a bone of the Passover lamb (Ex. 12:46).
177. Do not slaughter the Passover lamb with unleavened bread / chametz in the home (Ex. 23:18).
178. Offer up the wave sheaf of the firstfruits on the morrow after the first day of Passover (Septuagint) on the day after the Sabbath (King James) together with one lamb for a burnt offering with a meal offering of 2/10 deals of flour with oil and a drink offering of 1/4 hin of wine (Lev 23:11-13).
179. Do not leave any of the Passover lamb brought on the second Passover until the morning (Num. 9:11).
180. Do not break a bone of the Passover lamb brought on the second Passover (Num. 9:11).
* Do not eat of any of the harvest firstfruits until after the wave sheaf offering (Lev 23:14) See Passover Feast.
Peace Offerings H8002 :Ñ-. shelem sheh’-lem
181. Observe the teaching of the peace-offering (Lev. 7:11).
182. A priest’s son and daughter shall eat of the peace offering. (Lev. 10:14)
183. A priest’s daughter who has married a stranger shall not eat of the peace offering (Lev. 22:12). NOT Sure if this is a peace offering CHECK 22:3
184. Peace offerings shall have no blemish (Lev 22:21)
185. Offer a peace offering when your vow is accomplished (Deut 12:17)
* Blow the trumpet over the peace offering (Num. 10:10)
Pentecost (Shavu’ot) Offerings
186. Bring 2 loaves of bread baked with leaven together with the sacrifices which are then offered up in connection with the loaves (Lev. 23:17-20).
Sin Offerings H2403 ()M!; ()M!% khat-taw-aw’, khat-tawth’
187. Observe the procedure of the sin-offering (Lev. 6:18).
188. An individual shall bring a sin-offering if he has sinned in error by committing a transgression, the conscious violation of which is punished with excision (Lev. 4:27-28).
189. Offer a sacrifice of varying value in accordance with one’s means (Lev. 5:7).
190. Do not sever completely the head of a fowl brought as a sin-offering (Lev. 5:8).
191. Do not put olive oil in a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
192. The flesh of a sin-offering and guilt-offering shall be eaten (Ex. 29:33).(First part repeated, last part new).
193. Do not put frankincense on a sin-offering made of flour (Lev. 5:11).
194. An individual shall bring an offering if he is in doubt as to whether he has committed a sin for which one has to bring a sin-offering. This is called a guilt-offering for doubtful sins (Lev. 5:17-19).
195. Do not eat of the flesh of sin offerings, the blood of which is brought within the Sanctuary and sprinkled towards the Veil (Lev. 6:23).
Trumpets Offerings H801 !:MÑ% ish-shaw’ The same as H800, but used in a liturgical sense; properly a burnt offering.
196. An offering made by fire (Lev. 23:25)
Wave Offering unknown / research 8573 The ideas is of shaking (undulating) the offering - like the shaking of the lulav?
197. (Ex 29:24-27)
198. See Leviticus for other references
Vows
199. Harlot’s wages or money from a sale of a dog is not permitted for a vow in God’s House.(Deut 23:18). It is an abomination. See Oaths, Swearing, Vows
Signs and Symbols - Applies Today
200. Circumcise males that are 8 days old (Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3).
201. Place and wear fringes/twisted threads (tzitzit) on the borders of clothing throughout your generations (Num. 15:38-39) and the four quarters of your vesture (Deut 22:12).
202. The fringe is to remind you not to indulge in evil thoughts and sights (Num. 15:39).
203. These words shall be in your hearts (Deut 6:6).
204. Bind these words for a sign upon your hand (Deut. 6:8).
205. Bind these words on your forehead (Deut 6:8).
206. Write His words on house posts and gates (Deut 6:9).
Study - Applies Today
207. Take heed in all that God says (Ex. 23:13).
208. Walk in His ways. Keep His commandments. (Deut. 28:9, Ex 18:20)
209. Learn Torah and put it within your heart (Deut 6:7).
210. Do not add or take away from His word (Deut 4:2 and 12:32).
211. Teach these words diligently to your children whenever you can - in the morning when you arise, at night before bed, and as you walk (Deut. 6:7).
* Do not hearken to false prophets who add and/or take away from the words of the Torah (Deut. 13:1-3). See idolatry
B. God and Us
Blessings - Applies Today
212. Bless God/recite grace AFTER meals for the good land he has given us (Deut. 8:10).
213. Serve God and He will bless your bread and water and remove your sickness (Ex. 23:25) (Jewish interpretation: the word “serve” in the Talmud refers to prayer).
Congregation of the Lord - WHAT IS IT? Does NOT apply?
214. A man who is wounded in the testicles, or has his penis cut off shall not enter into God’s congregation/assembly (Heb: qahal) (Deut. 23:1).
215. A bastard shall not enter into the God’s congregation/assembly until the 10th generation (Deut. 23:2).
216. Ammonites or Moabites shall not enter God’s congregation for 10 generations (Deut 23:3).
217. The children of the Esau/Edomites and the Egyptians shall enter into God’s congregation/assembly in their third generation. (Deut. 23:7-8).
218. Do not pursue peace or prosperity with the Ammonites or Moabites forever (Deut 23:6).
Oaths, Swearing, and Vows - Applies Today
219. Serve and fear God AND swear by His name (Deut 6:13 and 10:20)
220. Do not swear by God’s name falsely (Lev. 19:12).
221. Do not profane God’s Name (Lev 19:12)
222. Do not break a vow (Num. 30:2).
223. Do not delay in fulfilling vows (Deut. 23:21).
224. Making and annulment of vows between a man and wife, and between the father and daughter (Num. 30:1-16).
* Harlot’s wages or money from a sale of a dog is not permitted for a vow in God’s House.(Deut 23:18). It is an abomination. See Sacrifices: Vows
Nazarite Vow - NOT Applicable—however it is questionable!
225. A Nazarite shall not drink wine, or anything mixed with wine which tastes like wine, even if it has soured. (Num. 6:3).
226. Do not eat fresh grapes or grape juices (Num. 6:3).
227. Do not eat dried grapes (raisins) (Num. 6:3).
228. Do not eat the kernels of the grapes (Num. 6:4).
229. Do not eat grape skins (Num. 6:4).
230. Allow your hair to grow (Num. 6:5). Do not cut your hair (Num. 6:5).
231. Do not enter any building where there is a dead body (Num. 6:6).
232. Do not defile yourself for any dead person (by being in the presence of the corpse) (Num. 6:7).
233. Shave your hair when you bring your offerings at the completion of the period of his/her Nazariteship, or within that period if you have become defiled by a death of a person by you (Num. 6:9).
234. Offerings to be made (Num. 6:10-20)
Priest and Congregation Responsibilities Not Applicable
235. Give honor to a priest and grant him precedence in all things that are holy (Lev. 21:8).
236. Give the Levites cities and suburbs to dwell in.(Num. 35:2).
237. The Levites (?) shall designate 6 of their 48 cities as cities of refuge (Num 35:6).
238. These are the measurements for the city (Num 35:4-5)
239. The location of these cities (Num 35:14)
* Do not forsake the Levite (Deut 12:19). See tithing
C. The Priesthood and the Temple - NOT Applicable today because there is no Temple.
Age and Who is to Serve
240. The sons of Kohath from the tribe of Levi shall serve in the tabernacle of the mo’ed (note the Hebrew word is mo’ed - not congregation!) from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:2-3).
From thirty7970 years8141 old4480, 1121 and upward4605 even until5704 fifty2572 years8141 old,1121 all3605 that enter935 into the host,6635 to do6213 the work4399 in the tabernacle168 of the congregation.4150
241. The sons of Gershon shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:22-23).
242. The sons of Merari shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50. (Num. 4:29-30).
243. The sons of Kohathite shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from age 30 to 50 (Num. 4:34-35).
244. The remainder (my read on this) of the Levites shall serve in the tabernacle of the moed from the age of 25-50 (Num. 8:24-25) with apparently a slightly different type of service:
Num 8:24 This2063 is it that834 belongeth unto the Levites:3881 from twenty6242 and five2568 years8141 old4480, 1121 and upward4605 they shall go in935 to wait upon6633, (6635) the service5656 of the tabernacle168 of the congregation:4150
For some reason this age was later changed to 20 years (I Chron. 23:24). Clark’s commentary states “The rabbins say that the Levites began to learn to do the service at twenty-five, and that having been instructed five years, they began the public service at thirty, and thus they reconcile the two periods referred to above.”
* Note; The firstborn of men are to be dedicated to the service of God (Ex 13:2). Do not delay in giving the firstborn (Ex22:27). The Levites later replaced the first born, so this is no longer applicable, and is not listed as one of laws.
Appearance
245. The High Priest shall wear special garments and breastplate for service (Ex. 28:2-43).
246. The High Priest shall not rend (tear) his clothes (robe) (Ex. 28:32; Lev 21:10).
247. A priest shall not enter the Sanctuary with torn garments (Lev. 10:6).
248. The High Priest shall not enter the Sanctuary at all times (Lev. 16:2).
249. The High Priest shall expose his head (keep his hair combed??? check) (Lev 21:10)
250. A priest shall not enter the Sanctuary with disheveled / uncovered hair (Lev. 10:6).
251. A person with a physical blemish (blind, lame, flat nose, etc) shall not serve (in the Sanctuary) (Lev. 21:17-21).
252. A priest with a temporary (as one interpretation goes) blemish shall not serve there (Lev. 21:21).
253. A priest with a physical blemish shall not enter the Sanctuary further than the altar (Lev. 21:23).
Marriage Prohibitions and Illegitimate Children regarding the High Priests and Levites
254. A priest shall not marry a divorced woman (Lev. 21:7).
255. A priest shall not marry a harlot (Lev. 21:7).
256. A priest shall not marry a profaned woman. (Lev. 21:7).
257. A High Priest shall marry a virgin (Lev. 21:13).
258. A High Priest shall not marry a widow, divorced, harlot, or profane woman (Lev. 21:14).
259. A High Priest shall not profane his seed (Lev. 21:15).
Responsibilities
260. Aaron and his sons shall bless Israel in the stated manner (See Num. 6:23-26).
261. The Levites shall keep the charge and the charge of the tent (Num. 18:3). Some more research needed for this.
262. Only the Levite shall serve perform the service of the tent meting / the tabernacle of the congregation?? (Num. 18:6, 23).
263. Descendants of Aaron in the male line shall serve as priests (Num. 18:7).
Uncleanliness
264. The priest shall not defile himself by contact with any dead, other than immediate relatives (Lev. 21:1-3).
265. The high priest shall not defile himself by contact with the dead including his relatives and his mother and father Lev 21:11).
Temple, Sanctuary, and Sacred Objects.
266. Do not build an altar of hewn stone (Ex. 20:22).
267. Do not mount the altar by steps (Ex. 20:23).
268. Do not build the Sanctuary (Ex. 25:8).
269. Do not remove the staves from the Ark (Ex. 25:15).
270. Set the showbread and the frankincense before the Lord every Shabbat (Ex. 25:30).
271. Kindle lights in the Sanctuary (Ex. 27:21).
272. The breastplate shall not be loosened from the ephod (Ex. 28:28).
273. Offer incense twice daily (Ex. 30:7).
274. Do not offer strange incense nor any sacrifice upon the golden altar (Ex. 30:9).
275. The priest shall wash his hands and feet at the time of service (Ex. 30:19).
276. Prepare the oil of anointment and anoint High Priest and kings with it (Ex. 30:31).
277. Do not compound (check perfume?) oil for lay use after the formula of the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32-33).
278. Do not anoint a stranger with the anointing oil (Ex. 30:32).
279. Do not compound (check perfume?) anything after the formula of the incense (Ex. 30:37).
280. He who makes unlawful use of sacred things by mistake shall make restitution of the value of his trespass and add a fifth (Lev. 5:16).
281. Remove the ashes from the altar and take them outside the camp (Lev. 6:11).
282. Keep the fire always burning on the altar of the burnt-offering (Lev. 6:12-13).
283. The priest shall not leave the Courtyard of the Sanctuary, during service (Lev. 10:7).
284. An intoxicated person shall not enter the Sanctuary nor give decisions in matters of the Law (Lev. 10:9-11).
285. Revere the Sanctuary (Lev. 19:30).
286. The Ark is to be carried on the shoulder (Num.7:9).
287. Sound the trumpets at the offering of sacrifices and in times of trouble (Num. 10:9-10).
288. Watch over the edifice continually (Num. 18:2).
289. Do not allow the Sanctuary to remain unwatched (Num. 18:5).
290. Do not destroy anything of the Sanctuary, of synagogues, or of houses of study, nor erase the holy names (of God); nor may sacred scriptures be destroyed (Deut. 12:2-4).
Tithes
291. A tithe of the “land” (produce) is the LORD’s (Lev. 27:30; Deut 14:22; ) and are given to the Levites (Deut 18:14; Num. 18:24) because they have no inheritance.
SPECIAL COMMENT: The tithe does not say of your ‘hand’ - i.e. labor. Remember there are those who do not work the land, e.g.
Bricklayers, Carpenters, Tailors, Tentmakers, Butchers, and Candlestick makers
Designer Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
Embroiderer Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
Gem cutter Exodus 28:11 to cut gems
Metal forger Genesis 4:22 Tubal-cain forged tools
Weaver Exodus 35:35 for building tabernacle
292. Add 1/5 to the tithe if a man redeems it (Lev 27:31)
293. The tenth animal is the LORD’s (Lev. 27:32). Note the 10th - NOT the first.
294. The priests are to keep certain animal parts from offerings/sacrifices for themselves (Deut 18:4)
295. The firstfruits of the grain, wine and oil) are for the priest (Deut. 18:4)
296. Do not delay in giving the tenth (Ex 22:29)
297. Keep the animal for seven days with its mother, on the eighth day give it to the LORD. (Ex. 22:31).
* Levites shall set apart a tenth of the tithes, which they had received from the Israelites, and give it to the priests (Num. 18:26). See General Laws: Tithes and Taxes
II HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Family, Marriage, and Divorce Applies Today
298. Honor your father and mother (Ex. 20:12).
299. Respect your father and mother (Lev 19:3).
300. Take a wife by marriage (Deut. 24:1)
301. Be fruitful and multiply (Gen. 1:28).
Family, Marriage, and Divorce NOT Applicable
302. The newly married husband shall (be free) for one year to rejoice with his wife (Deut. 24:5).
303. Do not reduce the food, clothing or conjugal rights from the first wife if you take another wife (Ex. 21:10).
304. The woman suspected of adultery is to be dealt with according to the Torah (Num. 5:30).
305. One who defames his wife’s honor (by falsely accusing her of unchastity before marriage) must live with her all his lifetime and may not divorce her (Deut. 22:19).
306. A token of virginity should be taken as evidence (Deut. 22:17)
307. He shall be fined a 100 shekels of silver (Deut 22:19).
308. Divorce by a formal written document/bill of divorcement (Deut. 24:1).
309. A widow whose husband died childless must not be married to anyone but her deceased husband’s brother; i.e. marry the widow of a brother who has died childless (Deut. 25:5).
310. The name of a child shall be the name of the deceased brother (Deut 25:5)
311. The widow must formally release the obligation of the brother-in-law if he refuses to marry her. (Deut. 25:7-9).
312. A man who divorces his wife shall not remarry her, if after the divorce she has or had remarried another man (Deut. 24:4).
313. Do not marry any of the people of the nations listed in Deut 7:1 (Deut. 7:3).
* Both parents are to bring a stubborn and rebellious son who is disobedient, a glutton, and drunkards to the judges to be put to death by stoning. See Death Penalty.
* A son that hits his parents shall be put to death (Ex. 21:15). See Death Penalty.
* An Ammonite or Moabite shall not marry the daughter of an Israelite until the 10th generation (Deut. 23:3-4). See rephrased from Congregation of the Lord.
* Include children of the 3rd generation of Esau/Edom and Egyptians into the congregation of Israel (Deut. 23:8-9). See rephrased from Congregation of the Lord.
Neighbor Applies Today
314. Love your neighbor as you love yourself (Lev 19:18).
315. Do not take revenge (Lev. 19:18).
316. Do not bear a grudge (Lev. 19:18).
317. Do not stand against the blood of your neighbor (i.e. stand by idly when a human life is in danger (Lev. 19:16).
318. Do not be a talebearer (gossiper) (Lev. 19:16).
319. Do not carry hatred in your heart toward your brother (Lev. 19:17).
320. Rebuke your neighbor when he sins so he does not continue in sins (Lev. 19:17).
321. Honor and stand up before the hoary head (the old and the wise) (Lev. 19:32).
322. Do not oppress/wrong anyone (Lev. 25:17).
323. Do not curse a deaf man (Lev. 19:14).
324. Do not cause the blind (also simple-minded?) to stumble (Lev. 19:14).
325. Do not steal (Ex.20:15, Lev 19:11).
326. Take care of anything you have found that belongs to your brother (e.g. clothing, animals, etc.) until he returns to reclaim it. (Deut 22:2).
327. Do not lie (Ex. 20:16, Lev 19:11).
328. Do not covet (Ex 20:17).
329. Do not hate an Edomite or an Egyptian because he is your brother (Deut 23:7).
Orphans, Poor and Unfortunate, Widows (Refer also to Agriculture) - Applies Today
330. Do not afflict the weak (speaking of orphans and widows) (Ex. 22:22).
331. Assist the poor and supply his need (Deut. 15:7).
332. Give generously to the poor and needy (Deut. 15:11).
Sexual Relationships Forbidden Applies Today
333. Do not be sexually intimate with your relatives (Lev. 18:6)
334. Do not commit incest with your mother (Lev. 18:7).
335. Do not commit sodomy/incest with your father (Lev. 18:7).
336. Do not commit incest with your father’s wife (Lev. 18:8).
337. Do not commit incest with your sister (Lev. 18:9).
338. Do not commit incest with your father’s wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:9).
339. Do not commit incest with your son’s daughter (Lev. 18:10).
340. Do not commit incest with one’s daughter’s daughter (Lev. 18:10). Do not commit incest with one’s daughter (not explicitly stated in the Torah but is inferred from other explicit commands)
341. Do not commit incest with your fathers sister (Lev. 18:12).
342. Do not commit incest with your mother’s sister (Lev. 18:13).
343. Do not commit incest with your father’s brothers wife (Lev. 18:14) .
344. Do not commit sodomy/incest with your father’s brother (Lev. 18:14).
345. Do not commit incest with your son’s wife (Lev. 18:15).
346. Do not commit incest with your brother’s wife (Lev. 18:16).
347. Do not commit incest with your wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:17).
348. Do not commit incest with your daughter of your wife’s son (Lev. 18:17).
349. Do not commit incest with the daughter of your wife’s daughter (Lev. 18:17).
350. Do not commit incest with your wife’s sister (Lev. 18:18).
351. Do not commit intercourse with another man’s wife (Lev. 18:20).
352. Do not commit sodomy with a male (Lev. 18:22).
353. Do not commit intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23).
354. A woman shall not have intercourse with a beast (Lev. 18:23).
355. Harlotry and homosexuality are not permitted in Israel (Deut. 23:17).
Strangers (Gentiles) / Foreigners
Applies Today
356. Love the stranger (Deut. 10:19).
357. Do not vex or oppress the stranger (Ex. 22:20).
358. Do not hate an Egyptian because you were a stranger (Heb ger) in his land. (Deut 23:7)
NOT Applicable
359. Exact the debt of a stranger in the sabbatical year (Deut. 15:3). (Also see Business Practices)
* Lend to a foreigner with interest (Deut. 23:20). (Also see Business Practices)
III GENERAL LAWS
Agriculture (Also refer to the poor and unfortunate) Applies today.
360. Let the land lie fallow in the Sabbatical year (Ex. 23:11; Lev. 25:2).
361. Let the poor and the beast eat of the land the Sabbatical year (Ex 23:11).
362. Six years you have to till the ground and sow seed (Lev 25:3)
363. Do not till the ground, prune trees, or tend to the vineyard in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:4).
364. Do not reap the aftergrowth in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:5).
365. Do not gather the fruit of the tree or vineyard in the Sabbatical year (Lev. 25:5).
366. Keep the Jubilee year holy by resting and letting the land lie fallow (Lev. 25:10-11).
367. Do not reap the aftergrowth of the field or trees that grows of itself in the Jubilee Year (Lev. 25:11).
368. Do not sow different kinds of seed together in one field (Lev. 19:19).
369. Do not let different animals / cattle interbreed (Lev 19:19).
370. Do not eat the fruit of a tree for three years from the time it was planted (Lev. 19:23).
371. The fruit of fruit-bearing trees in the fourth year of their planting shall be holy to the LORD (and eaten in Jerusalem as the second tithe is a Jewish interpretation) (Lev. 19:24).
372. Do not sow diverse seeds (Jewish interpretation - sow grain or herbs) in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
373. You may eat grapes of a neighbor’s vineyard at your pleasure, bu do not take any in a vessel with you. (Deut 23:24)
374. You may eat grain of a neighbor’s field, but you cannot take a sickle to it (Deut 23:25)
375. Do not eat the produce of diverse seeds (defiled fruit) sown in a vineyard (Deut. 22:9).
376. Dry seed is clean if a carcass falls upon it (Lev 11:37)
377. Wet seed is unclean of a carcass falls upon it (Lev 11:38)
* Do not destroy fruit trees (wantonly or in warfare) (Deut. 20:19-20). See Wars.
Agriculture and the Poor and Unfortunate Applies Today
378. Do not reap the entire field (Lev. 19:9; Lev. 23:22) Leave the corners unreaped.
379. Do not collect the gleanings (the produce left by the harvesters/reapers) (Lev. 19:9).
380. Do not glean the vineyard (Lev. 19:10).
381. Do not gather every single grape of the vineyard (Lev. 19:10; Deut. 24:21).
382. Leave the gleanings and single grapes of the vineyard for the poor, stranger, fatherless and the widow (Lev. 19:9-10: Deut. 24:21).
383. Do not return to take a forgotten sheaf from the harvest (Deut. 24:19) (Deut. 24:20).
384. Leave the forgotten sheaves for the stranger, fatherless, and the widow (Deut. 24:19).
385. Do not throughly pick/shake/harvest an olive tree a second time (Deut. 24:20).
386. Leave the remaining olives for the stranger, fatherless, and the widow (Deut. 24:20).
Animal Husbandry Applies Today
387. Return an enemy’s lost ox to him (Ex. 23:4)
* Return your brother’s ox or sheep to him if they are lost (Deut. 22.1) See Propert, Property Rights and Resonsibilities.
388. Take care of his lost animal until he returns to get it. (Deut 22:2)
389. Help an enemy relieve his ass’s (animal’s) carrying burden (Ex. 23:5).
390. Aid an animal. Do not leave an animal that has fallen down beneath its burden (Deut. 22:4).
391. Let your animal eat the grain that he is treading. Do not muzzle him. (Deut. 25:4).
392. Do not cross-breed cattle of different species (Lev. 19:19. The Talmud also applies this to birds).
393. Do not yoke together beasts (e.g. an ox and ass) of different species (Deut. 22:10).
Business Practices
Applies Today
394. Do not unjustly measure or judge anything (Lev. 19:35).
395. Use correct scales and weights (Lev. 19:36).
396. Do not own inaccurate measures and weights (Deut. 25:13-14)
397. Do no wrong in buying or selling so as to oppress your neighbor (Lev. 25:14).
* Do not vex or wrong the stranger (Ex. 22:20, Stated above in Human Relationships: Strangers).
Applies Today to the extent possible under the nation’s laws.
398. Do not charge interest on loan to a fellow Israelite/brother (Lev. 25:37: Deut 23:20).
399. It is permissible to loan with interest to a foreigner (Deut. 23:20) (also stated above in Human Relationships: Strangers)
400. Do not charge interest on a loan to the poor (Ex. 22:25).
401. Do not take as collateral / a pledge a person’s clothing (Ex. 22:26).
402. Do not take as collateral / a pledge a millstone (methods to eat with / food utensils? euphemism?) (Deut. 24:6).
403. Do not exact collateral / a pledge from a debtor by force (Deut. 24:10).
404. Do not keep collateral / a pledge from its owner at the time when he needs it (Deut. 24:12-13).
405. Do not take a pledge from a widow (Deut. 24:17).
406. Do not pervert justice to take advantage of the foreigner or fatherless (Deut. 24:17).
407. Release debts in the seventh year from your brother / fellow Israelites (Deut. 15:1 except for the foreigner (Deut 15:3)
408. Do not demand the return of a loan after the Sabbatical year has passed (Deut. 15:2).
409. You may demand the return of a loan after the Sabbatical year from the foreigner (Deut 15:3)
410. Do not refrain from making a loan because of the release of loans in the Sabbatical year (Deut. 15:9).
NOT Applicable
* Do not rebuild a city that has been led astray to idolatry (Deut. 13:16; See idolatry.
* Destroy the property of a city that has been so led astray (Deut. 13:17). See idolatry.
Clothing and Fashion Applies Today.
411. A man shall not wear women’s clothing (Deut. 22:5).
412. A woman shall not wear men’s clothing (Deut. 22:5).
413. Do not wear garments made of wool and linen mixed together (Deut. 22:11).
* Place and wear fringes/twisted threads (tzitzit) on the borders of clothing throughout your generations (Num. 15:38-39) and the four quarters of your vesture (Deut 22:12). See Signs and Symbols.
Criminal Actions Applies Today
414. Do not kill (Ex. 20:13).
415. Do not rob employee’s wages (Lev. 19:13).
416. Do not defraud (Lev. 19:13).
417. Do not steal personal property (Lev. 19:11).
418. Do not covet what belongs to another (Ex. 20:17, Deut. 5:21).
Health Applies Today except where noted
Appearance and Body
419. Do not shave the corners of the beard (Lev. 19:27). (Note how Assyrian’s beard’s are portrayed in carved reliefs as have squared of beards)
420. Do not shave around the corners of your temple/ round the corners of the head (Lev. 19:27). (SPECIAL COMMENT Is this related to a forgotten idolatrous practice? Otherwise, I have no idea of what this means. I do not think it would mean what the Orthodox Jews practice today, merely for the fact it looks odd and attracts attention)
421. Incisions in one’s flesh in grief for the dead are prohibited (Lev. 19:28; Deut. 14:1).
422. Tattoos are prohibited (Lev. 19:28).
423. Making a bald spot for the dead between the eyes is prohibited (Deut. 14:1)
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