in such a vessel, any edible food upon which water falls becomes unclean, and any drink that may be drunk from it becomes unclean.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That on which such water cometh. —Better, upon which water cometh, that is, all food which is prepared with water for eat…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Of all meat which may be eaten

Which otherwise is lawful to eat and fit for food, whether herbs, or whether the fl…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These laws seem to have been intended,

  1. As a test of the people's obedience, as Adam was forbidden to eat from the tree of knowledge…