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Leviticus 1:1-17

Leviticus 1:1-17

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

Law of the burnt offerings.

The object of worship, place, worshipper, offering, are all clearly set forth. The way of obedience made plain.

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