Leviticus 11:35

"All food which may be eaten which is soaked in water shall be unclean. All drink that may be drunk in every such vessel shall be unclean."

Key Reflection

In the context of ancient Israel, Leviticus 11:35 was part of a broader set of dietary laws designed to distinguish the Israelites from their pagan neighbors and to promote ritual purity within the community. This specific commandment addressed situations where food or drink had come into contact with water in a vessel, likely emphasizing the importance of cleanliness practices to maintain separation from unclean elements, ensuring that the people remained ritually pure in accordance with God's stipulations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

SeeLeviticus 2:4. The word rendered “ranges for pots” has been conjectured to mean either an excavated fireplace, fitted to receive a pair of ovens, or a support like a pair of andirons.

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