Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 22:9-11
The Non-Mixing of Unlike Things (Deuteronomy 22:9-11 ). Unlike things should not be put together as no one could have any idea how they would finally react (compare Leviticus 19:19). By dealing with things individually many problems could be avoided. There is probably underlying this the idea of respect for the distinctions within creation which must not be blurred. There may also be intended a subtle warning against being involved with the Canaanites, and thus mixing unlike with unlike, for... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 22:5-12
Israel Must Avoid All That Is Unseemly (Deuteronomy 22:5-12 ) Israel was to avoid all that was unseemly. That had applied with regard to what living things could be eaten (Deuteronomy 14:3-21). Now it applies to dressing transexually (Deuteronomy 22:5), to dealings with nature (Deuteronomy 22:6-7), and to mixing unlike with unlike (Deuteronomy 22:10-12). Analysis using the words of Moses: a A woman shall not wear what pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for whoever... read more