Bible Commentary

These [are] the feasts of the LORD, [even] holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. The recurrence of the sabbatical number in the five annual days of holy convocation should be noticed. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible In their appointed and proper times, as the word is used Gen 1:14; Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 23:4”

Six days shall work be done: but the seventh day [is] the sabbath of rest, a holy convocation; ye shall do no work [therein]: it [is] the sabbath of the LORD in all your dwellings. The seventh day had been consecrated as the Sabbath of Yahweh, figuring His own rest; it was the acknowledged sign … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 23:3”

Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, [Concerning] the feasts of the LORD, which ye shall proclaim [to be] holy convocations, [even] these [are] my feasts. 2, 3. If we pass from ‘say unto them’ ( Lev 23:2) to ‘These are,’ etc. ( Lev 23:4), we perceive that the intermediate words have … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 23:2”

And the LORD spoke unto Moses, saying, The specified times for public worship according to the Law were; (1) The daily morning and evening sacrifices, sometimes called the continual burnt-offering. (2) The weekly Sabbath. (3) the day of the new moon. (4) the set feasts Num 29:39 or appointed times of annual observance, of which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 23:1”

That brought you out of the land of Egypt, to be your God: I [am] the LORD. Verse 33. Brought you out of the land of Egypt] By such a series of miraculous interferences, to be your God – to save you from all idolatry, false and superstitious worship, teach you the right way, lead … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:33”

Neither shall ye profane my holy name; but I will be hallowed among the children of Israel: I [am] the LORD which hallow you, Verse 32. Neither shall ye profane my holy name] God’s name is profaned or rendered common when we treat his commands as we often do those of our fellows, when they … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:32”

Therefore shall ye keep my commandments, and do them: I [am] the LORD. 31 33. Concluding exhortation (characteristic of H) Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Lev 22:31-33 I am the Lord. Five motives to obedience Five motives are strewn on their path to constrain them to close obedience. 1. I am the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:31”

On the same day it shall be eaten up; ye shall leave none of it until the morrow: I [am] the LORD. 30. See Lev 7:15. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Verse 30. Leave none of it until the morrow] See Clarke on Le 7:15. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:30”

And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer [it] at your own will. 29. A sacrifice of thanksgiving, co-ordinated here with the other two species classified elsewhere under Peace-Offering. See on Lev 22:23. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges i.e. What and when you please, so the rules … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:29”

And [whether it be] cow or ewe, ye shall not kill it and her young both in one day. 28. Cp. Deu 22:6. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges A law intended to remind the Israelites of the sacredness of the relation between the parent and its offspring. Compare Exo 23:19 note. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Leviticus 22:28”