Lord. In this and the following verses, we are taught a lesson of humanity. (Tertullian) --- The Romans did not offer sheep or goats till they were eight days old: though the Jews were at liberty to sacrifice them after that term, they generally waited till they were thirty days old. (Calmet) read more
Some Qualifications of Sacrifices v. 17. And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, v. 18. Speak unto Aaron and to his sons and unto all the children of Israel, and say unto them, whatsoever he be of the house of Israel or of the strangers in Israel that will offer his oblation for all his vows and for all his free-will offerings, two forms of peace-offerings, Leviticus 7:16 , which they will offer unto the Lord for a burnt offering, v. 19. ye shall offer at your own will, for the purpose of... read more
B.—”KEEPING HOLY OF THE SACRIFICE, OR OF WHAT HAS BEEN HALLOWED.—LANGE.Leviticus 22:1-331And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying, 2Speak unto Aaron and to his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they profane not my holy name in those things which they hallow unto me: I am the Lord. 3Say unto them, Whosoever he be of all your seed among your generations, that goeth unto the holy things, which the children of Israel hallow unto the Lord,... read more
Instructions already given are now repeated with greater detail and wider application. Not only must the priest himself be free from blemish and defilement, he must see to it that all that which he offered was to be of h e same character. Yet again, he was not to exercise hospitality toward those who were unclean or strangers to the covenant of the things which pertained to the House of his God. These stringent instructions closed with a reaffirmation of the reason, which had been given in... read more
Further Instructions In Respect Of Offerings (Leviticus 22:26-30 ). It is noteworthy that behind all these examples the special idea of thoughtfulness and consideration stands out. God’s people are not to be callous or greedy. They must do what is seemly. Leviticus 22:26 ‘And Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,’ Again a word of God through Moses. Leviticus 22:27 “When a bull ox, or a sheep, or a goat, is born, then it shall be seven days under the dam, and from the eighth day and from then on it... read more
Leviticus 22:26-Micah : . Concluding Rules for Sacrifice, not specially directed to Aaron, as they concern all persons intending to sacrifice. A calf or lamb or kid offered (as firstborn) is to be kept till the eighth day ( cf. the rule of circumcision, Leviticus 22:12). The law is an ancient one; cf. Exodus 22:29 f. (Book of the Covenant), where it is joined with the law of the offering of the first-born which underlies the practice of circumcision. For the prohibition of the sacrifice... read more
From the eighth day. See on Exodus 23:30; Exodus 23:19. read more
Because it savoured of cruelty. See Poole Deuteronomy 22:6. read more
i.e. What and when you please, so the rules be observed: or, for your acceptance, as Leviticus 1:3, i.e. in such manner that God may accept it, i.e. regularly, cheerfully, &c. read more
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Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Leviticus 22:29-33
We often meet with those reasons, and undoubtedly they are very cogent ones. Here is GOD'S authority as GOD. Here is added to this his gracious character as their covenant GOD. And as if these were not enough, here is added that striking instance of his covenant-mercy in their redemption from Egypt. read more