Charles Ellicott Commentary Leviticus 22:17

"And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying," — Leviticus 22:17 (ASV)

And the Lord spake unto Moses. — The laws about the physical features and ceremonial purity of the priests, who are to be devoted to the services of the altar, are now followed by kindred precepts about the animals which are to be offered upon the altar.