Leviticus 17:8

And thou shalt say unto them, Whatsoever man there be of the house of Israel, or of the strangers which sojourn among you, that offereth a burnt offering or sacrifice,

Cross-references

Leviticus 17:4 establishes the rule for Israelites; the cross-reference extends it to strangers, making the same requirement explicit for all.

Leviticus 17:3 is the immediate precursor, also requiring bringing sacrifices to the tabernacle; verse 8 extends this rule to burnt offerings.

Leviticus 17:10 also addresses both Israelites and strangers, but prohibits eating blood, while this verse requires sacrifices at the tabernacle.

Leviticus 1:3 already requires burnt offerings at the tabernacle door; this cross-reference reiterates that rule for all offerings and includes strangers.

Leviticus 1:2 introduces offerings generally; this cross-reference specifies that offerings must be brought to the tabernacle, narrowing the location.

Malachi 1:11 prophesies offerings in every place, contrasting Leviticus 17:8's restriction to the tabernacle entrance; a future reversal.

Joshua 22:11 Historical context

Joshua 22:11 recounts concern over an altar built outside the central sanctuary, directly illustrating the law in Leviticus 17:8 about central worship.

Joshua 22:15 Historical context

Joshua 22:15 recounts the confrontation over the eastern tribes' altar, directly applying the law that sacrifices must be offered at the tabernacle.

Joshua 22:19 Historical context

Joshua 22:19 warns against building another altar, echoing the central sanctuary requirement from the law.

Judges 6:26 Contrast

Judges 6:26 shows Gideon offering a sacrifice on an altar by divine command outside the tabernacle, contrasting with the central sanctuary rule here.