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Lévitique, 24

1. L`Éternel parla à Moïse, et dit:

1. et locutus est Dominus ad Mosen dicens

2. Ordonne aux enfants d`Israël de t`apporter pour le chandelier de l`huile pure d`olives concassées, afin d`entretenir les lampes continuellement.

2. præcipe filiis Israël ut adferant tibi oleum de olivis purissimum ac lucidum ad concinnandas lucernas jugiter

3. C`est en dehors du voile qui est devant le témoignage, dans la tente d`assignation, qu`Aaron la préparera, pour que les lampes brûlent continuellement du soir au matin en présence de l`Éternel. C`est une loi perpétuelle pour vos descendants.

3. extra velum testimonii in tabernaculo fœderis ponetque eas Aaron a vespere usque in mane coram Domino cultu rituque perpetuo in generationibus vestris

4. Il arrangera les lampes sur le chandelier d`or pur, pour qu`elles brûlent continuellement devant l`Éternel.

4. super candelabro mundissimo ponentur semper in conspectu Domini

5. Tu prendras de la fleur de farine, et tu en feras douze gâteaux; chaque gâteau sera de deux dixièmes.

5. accipies quoque similam et coques ex ea duodecim panes qui singuli habebunt duas decimas

6. Tu les placeras en deux piles, six par pile, sur la table d`or pur devant l`Éternel.

6. quorum senos altrinsecus super mensam purissimam coram Domino statues

7. Tu mettras de l`encens pur sur chaque pile, et il sera sur le pain comme souvenir, comme une offrande consumée par le feu devant l`Éternel.

7. et pones super eos tus lucidissimum ut sit panis in monumentum oblationis Domini

8. Chaque jour de sabbat, on rangera ces pains devant l`Éternel, continuellement: c`est une alliance perpétuelle qu`observeront les enfants d`Israël.

8. per singula sabbata mutabuntur coram Domino suscepti a filiis Israël fœdere sempiterno

9. Ils appartiendront à Aaron et à ses fils, et ils les mangeront dans un lieu saint; car ce sera pour eux une chose très sainte, une part des offrandes consumées par le feu devant l`Éternel. C`est une loi perpétuelle.

9. eruntque Aaron et filiorum ejus ut comedant eos in loco sancto quia sanctum sanctorum est de sacrificiis Domini jure perpetuo

10. Le fils d`une femme israélite et d`un homme égyptien, étant venu au milieu des enfants d`Israël, se querella dans le camp avec un homme israélite.

10. ecce autem egressus filius mulieris israhelitis quem pepererat de viro ægyptio inter filios Israël jurgatus est in castris cum viro israhelite

11. Le fils de la femme israélite blasphéma et maudit le nom de Dieu. On l`amena à Moïse. Sa mère s`appelait Schelomith, fille de Dibri, de la tribu de Dan.

11. cumque blasphemasset nomen et maledixisset ei adductus est ad Mosen vocabatur autem mater ejus Salumith filia Dabri de tribu Dan

12. On le mit en prison, jusqu`à ce que Moïse eût déclaré ce que l`Éternel ordonnerait.

12. miseruntque eum in carcerem donec nossent quid juberet Dominus

13. L`Éternel parla à Moïse, et dit:

13. qui locutus est ad Mosen

14. Fais sortir du camp le blasphémateur; tous ceux qui l`ont entendu poseront leurs mains sur sa tête, et toute l`assemblée le lapidera.

14. dicens educ blasphemum extra castra et ponant omnes qui audierunt manus suas super caput ejus et lapidet eum populus universus

15. Tu parleras aux enfants d`Israël, et tu diras: Quiconque maudira son Dieu portera la peine de son péché.

15. et ad filios Israël loqueris homo qui maledixerit Deo suo portabit peccatum suum

16. Celui qui blasphémera le nom de l`Éternel sera puni de mort: toute l`assemblée le lapidera. Qu`il soit étranger ou indigène, il mourra, pour avoir blasphémé le nom de Dieu.

16. et qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini morte moriatur lapidibus opprimet eum omnis multitudo sive ille civis seu peregrinus fuerit qui blasphemaverit nomen Domini morte moriatur

17. Celui qui frappera un homme mortellement sera puni de mort.

17. qui percusserit et occiderit hominem morte moriatur

18. Celui qui frappera un animal mortellement le remplacera: vie pour vie.

18. qui percusserit animal reddat vicarium id est animam pro anima

19. Si quelqu`un blesse son prochain, il lui sera fait comme il a fait:

19. qui inrogaverit maculam cuilibet civium suorum sicut fecit fiet ei

20. fracture pour fracture, oeil pour oeil, dent pour dent; il lui sera fait la même blessure qu`il a faite à son prochain.

20. fracturam pro fractura oculum pro oculo dentem pro dente restituet qualem inflixerit maculam talem sustinere cogetur

21. Celui qui tuera un animal le remplacera, mais celui qui tuera un homme sera puni de mort.

21. qui percusserit jumentum reddet aliud qui percusserit hominem punietur

22. Vous aurez la même loi, l`étranger comme l`indigène; car je suis l`Éternel, votre Dieu.

22. æquum judicium sit inter vos sive peregrinus sive civis peccaverit quia ego sum Dominus Deus vester

23. Moïse parla aux enfants d`Israël; ils firent sortir du camp le blasphémateur, et ils le lapidèrent. Les enfants d`Israël se conformèrent à l`ordre que l`Éternel avait donné à Moïse.

23. locutusque est Moses ad filios Israël et eduxerunt eum qui blasphemaverat extra castra ac lapidibus oppresserunt feceruntque filii Israël sicut præceperat Dominus Mosi



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Footnotes:

24:1-4 - God instructs us to use pure oil to keep the lamps of the tabernacle burning continually. This symbolizes God's perpetual presence among His people and the importance of light in worship (see also Exodus 27:20-21 and John 8:12).

24:5-9 - The twelve loaves of showbread represent the twelve tribes of Israel and are offered to God in the tabernacle, symbolizing gratitude for God's provision and sustenance (see also Exodus 25:30 and Matthew 6:11).

24:10-16 - A case of blasphemy against God's name is treated with severe punishment, emphasizing the seriousness of reverence for God's name. This reflects the commandment not to take God's name in vain (see also Exodus 20:7 and Matthew 12:31-32).

24:17-22 - God establishes the principle of retributive justice, “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth,” to guide civil and criminal matters in Israel. This ensures that punishment is proportionate to the crime, preventing excessive revenge (see also Exodus 21:23-25 and Matthew 5:38-39).

24:23:00 - After the blasphemer's death sentence, the people of Israel obey God's commands. This action concludes the narrative with collective obedience to God's command, reinforcing the authority of God's law (see also Deuteronomy 13:6-11 and Romans 13:1-5).

Verses related to Lévitique, 24:

Leviticus chapter 24 addresses the care of the tabernacle and community justice. How to maintain sanctity in worship and society? This varied text includes instructions for the lampstand, the shewbread, and penalties for blasphemy. The chapter emphasizes continued reverence for God and the importance of equitable justice. These laws reflect God's desire for pure worship and a righteous community. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the application of these principles in our worship and community life today.

Matthew 12:4: "He entered the house of God, and together with his companions he ate the bread of the Presence, which was not permitted for them, but only for the priests." - Jesus references the bread of the Presence mentioned in Leviticus 24, using it to teach about the interpretation of the law.

John 8:12: "Speaking again to the people, Jesus said: 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" - Jesus uses the image of light, possibly alluding to the lampstand mentioned in Leviticus 24, to describe his role.

James 3:9-10: "With our tongue we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, made in the likeness of God. From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, it cannot be like this!" - James echoes the principles of Leviticus 24 about correct use of the tongue and respect for God's name.

Romans 12:19: "Do not take revenge, beloved, but leave your wrath to God, for it is written: 'Vengeance is mine; I will repay,' says the Lord." - Paul reflects the principle of divine justice found in Leviticus 24 by applying it to the Christian context.

Revelation 21:23: "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God illuminates it, and the Lamb is its lamp." - John uses the image of the lampstand from Leviticus 24 in his vision of the New Jerusalem, with God and the Lamb as the source of light.

FAQ:

What does Leviticus 24 teach about the use of oil and incense?

Pure oil and incense were to be used continually in the tent of meeting, representing God’s constant presence among the people. (Leviticus 24:1-9)

What was the punishment for blasphemy in Leviticus 24?

Blasphemy against God's name was punishable by stoning, a severe punishment to maintain reverence for the Lord's holy name. (Leviticus 24:10-16)

How does Leviticus 24 address the issue of justice and retribution?

Leviticus 24 establishes the principle of "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," promoting justice and retribution equal to the harm done. (Leviticus 24:17-22)

Why did the oil lamp have to burn continuously in Leviticus 24?

The lamp burning continually represented God’s presence and the people’s uninterrupted faithfulness in keeping the light before Him. (Leviticus 24:1-4)

What is the purpose of the showbread in Leviticus 24?

The showbread was placed before the Lord each week, symbolizing God’s provision and the continual offering of thanksgiving by the people of Israel. (Leviticus 24:5-9)


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