 |
|
First Reading, Second Reading, Third Reading, Fourth Reading, Fifth Reading, Sixth Reading, Seventh Reading, Last Reading |
 |
First Reading, Second Reading, Third Reading, Fourth Reading, Fifth Reading, Sixth Reading, Seventh Reading, Last Reading |
Acharey Mot |  |
|
| | 17:6 |
The priest will then dash the blood on God's altar at the Communion Tent's entrance, and burn the choice parts as an appeasing fragrance to God.
Vezarak hakohen et-hadam al-mizbach Adonay petach Ohel Mo'ed vehiktir hachelev lere'ach nichoach l'Adonay. |
| 17:7 |
The Israelites will then stop sacrificing to the demons who [continue to] tempt them. This shall be an eternal law for them for all generations.
Velo-yizbechu od et-zivcheyhem lase'irim asher hem zonim achareyhem chukat olam tihyeh-zot lahem ledorotam. |
|
Commentary:
demons
Even if the motive is not idolatrous, but merely to gain occult powers (Sforno). Since it was permitted to send the goat to Azazel (Leviticus 16:8), the Torah specifically warned that this does not mean that sacrifices to the forces of evil are permitted (cf. Moreh Nevukhim 3:46).
| eternal law
Not to sacrifice to demons (Ralbag; Sforno). This also teaches that even when the Temple is not standing, it is forbidden to sacrifice elsewhere. That is why, now that the Temple is destroyed, no sacrifices are offered.
|
|
Navigating the Bible
