Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Leviticus 22:28
And whether it be cow or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her young both in one day.In one day — Because it favoured of cruelty. read more
And whether it be cow or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her young both in one day.In one day — Because it favoured of cruelty. read more
27. From the eighth day… accepted Both men and animals were unclean till the eighth day, when the child must be sealed to the Lord by circumcision, and the clean animal might be offered on the altar. The age limit was necessary, since in most sacrifices a portion was to be eaten. In many civilized states the killing for the market of a calf less than four weeks old is prohibited. read more
28. In one day This prohibition regards both the natural affection of the brute and the tender sentiments of man’s better nature. It is akin to that command which forbids “to seethe a kid in his mother’s milk.” The principle has higher applications. read more
MISCELLANEOUS PRECEPTS REITERATED, Leviticus 22:29-33. 29. A sacrifice of thanksgiving See Leviticus 7:12-15, notes. At your own will For your own acceptance. See Leviticus 22:19, note. read more
30. On the same day it shall be eaten Murphy wisely remarks: “Thanksgiving and parsimony do not go well together. To reserve any part of the thank-offering when there may be hungry mouths ready to partake of it would savour more of parsimony than of praise.” I am the Lord The bountiful Giver ordains a thank-offering, to be conducted in harmony with his character. “Freely ye have received, freely give.” read more
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Leviticus 22:30
Leviticus 7:15-Job :, Leviticus 19:7, Exodus 16:19, Exodus 16:20 Reciprocal: Exodus 12:10 - General read more