Leviticus means “about the Levites.” Levites were the tribe chosen by God to be His priests. They were taken in place of the first­born of all Israelites. The first­born was commanded by God as devoted to Him. See Numbers 3:11—13. Holiness The key to understanding Leviticus is holiness. In Leviticus 11:44, 45 God says, “I … Continue reading Old Testament Walk Through: Leviticus