Leviticus 27:1-25 - The Pulpit Commentary

Leviticus 27:1-25 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Singular vows.

The loving heart will ask not only what must, but what may, be done; and the sacrifices offered in the flames of love are acceptable to God ( 2 Chronicles 6:8 ). These are the principles which underlie the laws concerning singular vows.

I. THE SINGULARITY LIES IN THE ELEMENT OF SEPARATION .

1 . Hence the subject of the vow is styled a Nazarite.

2 . Jesus was a Nazarite in spirit.

3 . So are true Christians.

II. THINGS MAY BE CONSECRATED AS WELL AS PERSONS .

1 . A beast might be the subject of a singular vow.

2 . A house may be the subject of a singular vow.

3 . A field might be the subject of a singular vow.

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Leviticus 27:1-25 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Leviticus 27:1-25 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

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