Leviticus 17:3

Good News Translation

Any Israelites who kill a cow or a sheep or a goat as an offering to the Lord anywhere except at the entrance of the Tent of the Lord's presence have broken the Law. They have shed blood and shall no longer be considered God's people.

Cross References

1 Kings 3:2

A temple had not yet been built for the Lord, and so the people were still offering sacrifices at many different altars.

Leviticus 17:15

Any people, Israelites or foreigners, who eat meat from an animal that has died a natural death or has been killed by wild animals must wash their clothes, take a bath, and wait until evening before they are ritually clean.

Leviticus 17:2

to give Aaron and his sons and all the people of Israel the following regulations.

Leviticus 17:8

Any Israelites or any foreigners living in the community who offer a burnt offering or any other sacrifice

Leviticus 3:2

You shall put your hand on the head of the animal and kill it at the entrance of the Tent of the Lord's presence. The Aaronite priests shall throw the blood against all four sides of the altar