Leviticus 17:9

Verse

but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people.

American Standard Version (1901)

and bringeth it not unto the door of the tent of meeting, to sacrifice it unto Jehovah; that man shall be cut off from his people.

Bible in Basic English

And does not take it to the door of the Tent of meeting to make an offering to the Lord, that man will be cut off from among his people.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the testimony, that it may be offered to the Lord, shall perish from among his people.

Free Bible Version

without bringing it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the Lord must be expelled from their people.

Geneva Bible 1599

And bringeth it not vnto ye doore of the Tabernacle of the Congregation to offer it vnto the Lord, euen that man shall be cut off from his people.

King James (Authorized) Version

And bringeth it not unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.

One Unity Resource Bible

and does not bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting, to sacrifice it to Adonai ; that man shall be cut off from his people.

Translation for Translators

and does not bring it to the entrance of the Sacred Tent area to be a sacrifice to me, that person will no longer be allowed to associate with my people.

Unlocked Literal Bible

and does not bring it to the entrance of the tent of meeting in order to sacrifice it to Yahweh, that man must be cut off from his people.

Noah Webster Bible

And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it to the LORD; even that man shall be cut off from among his people.

World English Bible

and doesn’t bring it to the door of the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to Yahweh, that man shall be cut off from his people.

Young's Literal Translation

and unto the opening of the tent of meeting doth not bring it in to make it to Jehovah — that man hath been cut off from his people.

Context

The Place of Sacrifice

⁸Tell them that if anyone from the house of Israel or any foreigner living among them offers a burnt offering or a sacrifice⁹but does not bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting to sacrifice it to the LORD, that man must be cut off from his people.

Summary

In Leviticus 17:9, God commands the Israelites to refrain from sacrificing animals outside the tabernacle and offering them to goat demons. This prohibition serves to emphasize the importance of proper worship and obedience to God's instructions. By centralizing sacrifices at the tabernacle, God reinforces the significance of His presence and authority in the lives of His people. The verse underscores the need for reverence and holiness in approaching God, highlighting the distinction between true worship and pagan practices.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And bringeth it not to the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, to offer it unto the Lord,.... In a public manner, by one of the priests of the Lord; by which it might appear that he did not take upon him to be a priest himself, nor to offer it to an idol: even that man shall be cut off from his people; from being one of them, and having communion with them, and sharing in their privileges; or by death, either by the hand of the civil magistrate, or rather by the hand of God; so Jarchi, his seed shall be cut off, and his days shall be cut off; that is, he shall die childless, and in the midst of his days, a violent and premature death. Also See Gill on Lev 17:4.