Leviticus 22:27

"The LORD spoke to Moses, saying,"

Key Reflection

This phrase marks a divine command or instruction given directly by God to Moses, emphasizing the authoritative nature of the law and the sacred relationship between God and His chosen leader. It sets the stage for specific stipulations regarding ritual purity and offerings that were integral to Israelite worship practices.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

No victim was to be offered in sacrifice until it was a week old. The meaning of this law appears to be that the animal should realise a distinct existence in becoming less dependent on its mother, and able to provide for its own wants.

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