Verse 8
purposed in his heart = made up his mind. Compare Proverbs 23:7 .
defile himself, &c . This was because meat was killed with the blood (contrary to Leviticus 3:17 ; Leviticus 7:26 ; Leviticus 17:10-14 ; Leviticus 19:26 ), and offered to idols (Exodus 34:15 . 1 Corinthians 10:20 . Compare Acts 15:29 ). Not because they were acting on vegetarian and temperance principles.
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