L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Leviticus 19:1-37
MANY LAWS GROUPED TOGETHER (vv. 1-37) We have seen at the beginning and end of chapter 18 God's announcement, “I am the Lord your God.” In chapter 19 the expression “I am the Lord” occurs 15 times. But here it is difficult to find any division of topics, for laws of every kind are found following one another. It has been suggested that in this case the reason is to stress that the law is one: there is a unity about it that is not to be ignored by those under law. James 2:10 strongly enforces... read more
Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Leviticus 19:1-37
2. Different Duties CHAPTER 19 1. Honoring parents and fearing God (Leviticus 19:1-8 ) 2. The care of the poor (Leviticus 19:9-10 ) 3. Against stealing and lying (Leviticus 19:11-12 ) 4. Against oppression (Leviticus 19:13-14 ) 5. Against unrighteousness in judgment (Leviticus 19:15-16 ) 6. Thou shalt love thy neighbor (Leviticus 19:17-18 ) 7. Different commands and prohibitions (Leviticus 19:19-37 ) Many of these duties enjoined upon a people called to holiness, the different... read more