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A Mark of Holiness
Commentators unanimously agree that the primary reason for this dietary law was to mark Israel as a 'holy people unto the Lord.' These rules were not arbitrary but served as a constant, tangible reminder of their unique covenant relationship with God and their calling to be distinct from the surrounding nations. As John Calvin notes, the goal was for God's people to 'keep themselves pure from every stain.'
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Deuteronomy
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Albert Barnes
On Deuteronomy 14:3–21
18th Century
Theologian
(Compare to Leviticus 11.) The variations here, whether omissions or additions, are probably to be explained by the time and circumstances of the s…
Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 14:21
19th Century
Bishop
That he may eat it. —Literally, and he will eat it. The common practice, and not the intention of the writer, ma…
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 14:21
16th Century
Theologian
You shall not eat of anything that dies of itself.
The eating of any carcass, or of flesh torn by wild beasts, is reckoned among th…
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John Gill
On Deuteronomy 14:21
17th Century
Pastor
You shall not eat of anything that dieth of itself
This law is repeated from (Leviticus 17:15) , (Se…
Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 14:1–21
17th Century
Minister
Moses tells the people of Israel how God had given them three distinguishing privileges, which were their honour, and figures of those spiritual bl…